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BN02 GNF

2002 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 GNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,271 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,944 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

nearside rear brake pipe slighty chaffed

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,812 miles

slight chaffing to nearside rear brake flexi hose

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,375 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust poorly aligned

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust poorly aligned

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,224 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,358 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,785 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,214 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 41,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,594 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,602 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

tracking set/adjust required

Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,109 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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BN02 GNF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN02 GNF, 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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BN02 GNF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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