MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
windscreen damage within zone A, not in drivers view
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres low tread on inner edges
Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
both front brake back plates corroded
rear seatbelts not checked due to the presence of heavy, fragile or numerous passenger effects or other articles.
underbody components and panels are corroding
Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
both front brake back plates corroded
Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
both front brake back plates corroded
Front to rear and rear brake pipes have some corrosion
Front to rear and rear brake pipes have some corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pipes at rear have somr corrision on them d/wiper torn
brake pipes at rear have somr corrision on them d/wiper torn
n/s flasher lamp damaged
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
SOME CORRISION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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SW51 LHK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW51 LHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SW51 LHK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 2002.
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