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AD02 OTS

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,664 mi
Last recorded66,664 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OTS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,664 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,667 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one numbur plate light out otther dim

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,029 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,320 miles

advise: both front pads getting low(aprox3-4 mm) but ok.

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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AD02 OTS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD02 OTS, 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 AD02 OTS registered?

AD02 OTS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is AD02 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 OTS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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