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BD02 CDX

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns inner rack end has play

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,023 miles

Nearside inner rack joint has movement in it

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,561 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,480 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 CDX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

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

Is BD02 CDX safe to buy?

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