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AP02 CKV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,285 mi
Last recorded146,285 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 146,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,911 miles

surface corrosion on underside but not serious

Pass 11 Dec 2018 142,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 142,482 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 141,962 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear

Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,550 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 141,209 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 141,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 140,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 138,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 131,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 123,451 miles

front discs starting to corrode

stone chip in screen

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,113 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 96,944 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyres close to limit and small cut in tread

rear exhaust silencer outer case corroding

small chips in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2008 96,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyres close to limit and small cut in tread

rear exhaust silencer outer case corroding

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,190 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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AP02 CKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP02 CKV, 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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AP02 CKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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