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SW52 EPC

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,176 mi
Last recorded159,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 159,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 159,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 148,420 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 148,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 137,258 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,600 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades getting poor

Fail 13 Nov 2012 124,600 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades getting poor

Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,437 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 97,437 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,085 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,065 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,331 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,260 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 42,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 EPC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

SW52 EPC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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