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VX52 OEV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,039 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,369 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,704 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,385 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

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 OEV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

VX52 OEV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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