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BL02 AHA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,966 mi
Last recorded138,966 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 AHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 138,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, both sides of union to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Nut loose (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, both sides of union to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 132,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 128,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 103,335 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,967 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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BL02 AHA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 BL02 AHA, 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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BL02 AHA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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