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BD02 CEA

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,892 mi
Last recorded119,892 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 119,892 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 119,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,409 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)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,027 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,718 miles

n/s/r road wheel damaged on rim

Fail 11 Jun 2008 85,713 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r road wheel damaged on rim

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,353 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 CEA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD02 CEA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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