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CX02 KNZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,844 mi
Last recorded162,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 KNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 162,844 miles

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

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

o/s/r reverse light lense damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

axle bushes slightly deteriated-

exhaust corrodd = blowing - links slightly deteriated + slightly distorted-wipers smearing-drivers mirror secured by tape - front sidelamps slightly dim-number plate bulb dim slightly - rear lens damaged slightly- rear links corroded-subframe corrode

Fail 17 Jun 2013 156,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 132,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,751 miles

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter is split.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rattle from exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,214 miles

rattle from exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,193 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,989 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded,but serviceable at this time.

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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CX02 KNZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX02 KNZ, 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 CX02 KNZ registered?

CX02 KNZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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