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BU02 OTA

2002 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,425 mi
Last recorded135,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OTA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,425 miles

exhaust system rusty

front screen chipped zone B

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have a nail in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 132,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 121,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 107,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,103 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)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nerarside front tyre has minor cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,005 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 OTA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTA, 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 BU02 OTA registered?

BU02 OTA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is BU02 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OTA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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