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AP02 CKD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,085 mi
Last recorded124,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CKD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 124,085 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both opaque poor pattern (polish needed) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,790 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 119,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,018 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,018 miles

Windscreen washer not working n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,444 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 97,444 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014
Fail 9 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014

Offside Inner Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,684 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded & rougph

Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,684 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded & rougph

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,069 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,069 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,171 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 27,556 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 27,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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AP02 CKD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AP02 CKD, 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 AP02 CKD registered?

AP02 CKD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AP02 CKD safe to buy?

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