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AU02 OWW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

towbar electrical socket insecure

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil or plug lead sparking past coil lead

engine management light on

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose and rotten

Pass 7 Nov 2012

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2011
Fail 20 Aug 2011

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 91,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,861 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 85,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,163 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 80,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,291 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 67,291 miles

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

Offside 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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AU02 OWW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU02 OWW, 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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AU02 OWW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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