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VN52 FFL

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2022 124,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front small oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroded front to rear

Pass 26 May 2021 119,644 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 119,644 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 115,679 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,221 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 104,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,695 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,583 miles

eml on

Pass 8 May 2013 89,396 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,815 miles

O/s/r shocker slight leaking

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,390 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge & o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge/ ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,080 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,408 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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VN52 FFL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN52 FFL, 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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VN52 FFL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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