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BD51 HXV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,825 mi
Last recorded195,825 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 HXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 195,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 186,335 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 186,314 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 169,776 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Noise from N/S/F outer joint, advised not bad (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Slight leak from diff seal.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 169,776 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Noise from N/S/F outer joint, advised not bad (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Slight leak from diff seal.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 156,315 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 155,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 155,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 145,825 miles

advise engine management light on

Fail 18 Dec 2012 145,817 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 130,188 miles

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

nsf drive shaft inner boot split.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 130,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

nsf drive shaft inner boot split.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 117,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

noisy rear diff/hub area when on the road

Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,308 miles

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

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

noisy rear diff/hub area when on the road

Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 94,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,297 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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BD51 HXV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 HXV, 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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BD51 HXV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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