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SW52 CAV

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,738 mi
Last recorded115,738 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 115,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,739 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,686 miles

brake pedal antislip pad worn and torn slight on edge

n/s wiper blade torn at end

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge of tread(3mm centre 3 quarter area)

o/s/f brake sticking very slight

Fail 1 Dec 2011 88,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal antislip pad worn and torn slight on edge

n/s wiper blade torn at end

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge of tread(3mm centre 3 quarter area)

o/s/f brake sticking very slight

Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,811 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 32,649 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SW52 CAV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW52 CAV, 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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What year was SW52 CAV registered?

SW52 CAV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is SW52 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 CAV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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