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VA52 OER

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,953 mi
Last recorded183,953 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 183,953 miles

centre exhaust has a very slight blow

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2020 183,950 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front light lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink bushs deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust has a very slight blow

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 179,380 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 179,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 173,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 173,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 in front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 168,314 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 163,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 157,869 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

EML light on

Pass 16 May 2014 152,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 152,629 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 149,278 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 149,278 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2012 144,386 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 139,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 131,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 125,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers poor

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

Fail 18 May 2009 125,541 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers poor

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 119,479 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 119,479 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,153 miles

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,203 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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VA52 OER is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA52 OER, 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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VA52 OER is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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