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BD02 CEV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

172,296 mi
Last recorded172,296 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 172,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded by junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Nov 2023 165,878 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Oct 2022 158,135 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 158,123 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,374 miles

Engine management warning light indicating a fault [LPG Equipped vehicle]

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Transmission oil leak but not excessive.

Fail 5 Nov 2021 150,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management warning light indicating a fault [LPG Equipped vehicle]

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Transmission oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on but vehicle pre 1/7/2003

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 132,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2019 132,273 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on but vehicle first used before 1st July 2003

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,171 miles

Catalytic converter flange corroded

Offside Rear corroded brake pipe has been cleaned + under sealed

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lock nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lock nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Catalytic converter flange corroded

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,613 miles

Adv unable to open drivers window ....

Front Adv both front headlamps require polish.....

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,815 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear back plate covers for brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear back plate covers for brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slight lip

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,666 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,568 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 CEV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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