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BD02 CFG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,136 mi
Last recorded135,136 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 135,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 135,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 119,258 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 119,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Feb 2010 103,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,926 miles

accident damaged on front quarter panel over and around headlamp unit

large crack in bottom offside corner of windscreen not in wiper sweep

Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,926 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damaged on front quarter panel over and around headlamp unit

large crack in bottom offside corner of windscreen not in wiper sweep

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,912 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 59,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper in poor condition

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 CFG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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