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BD02 CDZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,504 mi
Last recorded112,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 112,504 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 87,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 74,932 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 74,932 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 66,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,938 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 55,835 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 55,835 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,577 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 35,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BD02 CDZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD02 CDZ, 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 CDZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD02 CDZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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