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BD02 BYN

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,988 mi
Last recorded169,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BYN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 169,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear slight rust on underside components

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 169,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear slight rust on underside components

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 158,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside headlight deteriorated

rear anti roll bar d rubbers worn

rear exhaust mount broken

slight rust underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 147,441 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 135,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front numberplate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,315 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,391 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 57,391 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,589 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 33,605 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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BD02 BYN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD02 BYN, 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 BD02 BYN registered?

BD02 BYN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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