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SY52 FCP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,612 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)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade torn

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,476 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Offside front pads wearing down.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,117 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. Offside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Both rear doors apertures have slight corrosion.

Exhaust sections have repairs.

Offside rear brake is noisy, all brakes are dragging slightly.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,194 miles

Slight corrosion on both front brake discs edges and inside faces.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,423 miles

Front section of exhaust in front of 3rd Cat is cracked.

Rear brake pads are wearing low, advise to check.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 46,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front and both rear tyres wearing close to minimum tread 1.6mm on central 3/4.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,281 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres wearing close to minimum tread 1.6mm on central 3/4.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,061 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread, marked.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,302 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,052 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 FCP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCP, 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 SY52 FCP registered?

SY52 FCP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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