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BD02 CFP

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,850 mi
Last recorded140,850 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2014 127,380 miles

condition both wiper blades

condition of both rear anti roll bar bushes

corrosion and blow on exhaust

engine management light on

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

play in o/s/r wheel bearing BORDERLINE

security of battery BORDERLINE

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 101,541 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 94,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower trunnion bolt corroded in housing (both sides)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,825 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front diff seal weeping

offside rear diff seal leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,825 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front diff seal weeping

offside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 12 May 2008 71,574 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,003 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,817 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 CFP 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 CFP, 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 CFP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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