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BJ02 MYF

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 127,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 123,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 122,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,543 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 120,543 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 113,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 113,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 103,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

frount registration plate deterioated

Pass 5 May 2011 92,025 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 84,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 76,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 69,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 62,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,820 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 MYF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

BJ02 MYF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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