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SW52 CCD

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,354 mi
Last recorded70,354 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,354 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 170,354 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 156,824 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Nov 2014 156,438 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Nov 2013 145,633 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 145,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,759 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 124,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 112,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,162 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,496 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 CCD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW52 CCD, 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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SW52 CCD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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