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VO52 VUB

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 51,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,809 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 VUB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

VO52 VUB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VO52 VUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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