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CN02 SXO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,423 mi
Last recorded164,423 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 SXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 164,423 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 147,158 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 147,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,568 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system detiriorated.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,666 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,031 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin is corroded & holed

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,306 miles

Both front wiperblades. Both front door mirrors.

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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CN02 SXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CN02 SXO, 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 CN02 SXO registered?

CN02 SXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CN02 SXO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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