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CK02 OFN

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,935 mi
Last recorded149,935 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 OFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 149,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing from rear silencer to middle causing slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Diff mounting rear bushes worn

Red oil pressure warning light on intermitant

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,691 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn de-bonded / detached from centre ferrull (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 123,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber reduced dampening effect.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 123,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber reduced dampening effect.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,779 miles

front brake pads look thin

n/s headlight image poor

outer sills covered

some play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,728 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,760 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,182 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,412 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,239 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,040 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,666 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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CK02 OFN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK02 OFN, 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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CK02 OFN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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