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SW52 EEA

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 EEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 114,111 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,590 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,581 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,378 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 95,378 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,423 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management warning lamp on

engine oil level was too high

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,200 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)

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

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E M L LIGHT ON

Fail 20 Dec 2010 74,539 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,539 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,853 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 24,470 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 EEA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

SW52 EEA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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