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CX02 NRE

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,096 mi
Last recorded134,096 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 NRE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 134,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 134,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,064 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,926 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to junctin (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to junction (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 120,502 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2015 118,418 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,311 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 103,484 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,276 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 55,276 miles

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

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 NRE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX02 NRE, 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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CX02 NRE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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