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SY52 FCM

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,453 mi
Last recorded104,453 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 FCM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 104,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe corroded

fuel tank and filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,784 miles

exhaust system deteriating

underside body corrossion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate slightly detereorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,220 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 65,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,136 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,025 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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SY52 FCM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY52 FCM, 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 SY52 FCM?

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What year was SY52 FCM registered?

SY52 FCM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is SY52 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 FCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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