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SW52 EPE

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,420 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,582 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 90,582 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 87,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,977 miles

215/60 R16 - Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Nearside rear tyre very near legal limit on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs pitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 55,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,711 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 46,709 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,707 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges -- ( 215/60 VR16 )

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 EPE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW52 EPE?

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What year was SW52 EPE registered?

SW52 EPE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is SW52 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 EPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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