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VN52 MXA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,239 mi
Last recorded73,239 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,019 miles

rear exhaust has heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust has heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust has heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,804 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust section corroded but not blowing.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,372 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre outer edge low tread

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,426 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,252 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,653 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 22,671 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 MXA 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 81.3%.

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 MXA, 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 VN52 MXA registered?

VN52 MXA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2002.

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