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BL02 AJO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 65,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,962 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 61,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,978 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 49,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 45,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,866 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 AJO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJO, 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 AJO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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