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BU02 OSY

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,865 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,327 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,920 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front & nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 93,920 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front & nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 81,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,769 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,753 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,037 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,821 miles

exhaust slightgly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,609 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,896 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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BU02 OSY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU02 OSY, 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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BU02 OSY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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