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BJ02 MXU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 100,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,612 miles

50% of high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,014 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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BJ02 MXU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ02 MXU, 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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What year was BJ02 MXU registered?

BJ02 MXU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is BJ02 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 MXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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