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VO52 VUH

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 VUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2023 141,360 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION NSR/OSR/ INNER ARCH BEEN REPAIRED

Pass 19 Nov 2022 132,990 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full under side of vehicle light corrosion repaired and under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,504 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,073 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area around suspension fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

eml light on (vehicle registered before July 2003)

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp lenses fogged slightly

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

eml light on (vehicle registered before July 2003)

Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp lenses fogged slightly

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

eml light on (vehicle registered before July 2003)

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps lenses fogging slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear brake pedal antislip provision

Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear brake pedal antislip provision

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,642 miles

wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

Fail 19 Oct 2016 109,641 miles

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

wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,089 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,910 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,403 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,851 miles

front disc inner faces slightly worn

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,306 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,783 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 34,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,436 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2005 24,517 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,517 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 VUH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VUH, 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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VO52 VUH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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