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VO52 OSX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 OSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,562 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,368 miles

Both rear tyres perished, worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Front and rear roll bar link rod bushes slightly worn

Metal owl mounted on bonnet

Rear cross member getting rusty

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Rear inner roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,360 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Both rear tyres perished, worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

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

Front and rear roll bar link rod bushes slightly worn

Metal owl mounted on bonnet

Rear cross member getting rusty

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Rear inner roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,907 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

N/s/r outer roll bar bush slightly worn

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,533 miles

Nearside inner CV gaiter split.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,471 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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VO52 OSX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO52 OSX, 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 VO52 OSX registered?

VO52 OSX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is VO52 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 OSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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