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BD02 BYX

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,978 mi
Last recorded192,978 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 192,978 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 186,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 180,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 180,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 168,007 miles

Corrosion to suspension and subframes

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 152,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,557 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,516 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 27,939 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 BYX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD02 BYX, 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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BD02 BYX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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