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VX52 OER

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,218 mi
Last recorded114,218 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 OER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 114,218 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 114,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 105,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 105,088 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 103,353 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 103,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 101,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 99,955 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2011 99,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,701 miles

engine management warning lamp staying lite

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,228 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 61,228 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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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VX52 OER is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX52 OER, 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 VX52 OER registered?

VX52 OER is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is VX52 OER safe to buy?

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