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BF02 VAH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 VAH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,811 miles

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 66,828 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,110 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,148 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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BF02 VAH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF02 VAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 VAH registered?

BF02 VAH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is BF02 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 VAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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