MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened and still secure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R and O/S/R sils are extremely corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened no longer attached to anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)
exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened and still secure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at bulkhead (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear panel excessively corroded but not considered supportive
All underside metal parts and panels rusty.
All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.
Underside vehicle very rusty.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advice n/s and o/s front brake discs worn
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW52 CBY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?
SW52 CBY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2002.
Is SW52 CBY safe to buy?
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