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CE02 TZJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 TZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 139,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,612 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,152 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,630 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

EML on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2011 98,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear brake discs

EML on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 89,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2009 82,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CE02 TZJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CE02 TZJ, 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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CE02 TZJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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