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DA02 JVD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,047 mi
Last recorded152,047 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 JVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 152,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,375 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 145,682 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 145,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,279 miles

Advise suspect gearbox noises

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 139,433 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 139,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 137,809 miles

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

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

steering and susp slight // eml

Pass 24 Sep 2010 137,809 miles

steering and susp slight // eml

Fail 11 Jul 2009 134,332 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion comps and structure

Pass 11 Jul 2009 134,332 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion comps and structure

Fail 5 Jun 2007 134,306 miles

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

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

corrosion on comps / structure // brake discs // exhaust // lights

Pass 5 Jun 2007 134,306 miles

corrosion on comps / structure // brake discs // exhaust // lights

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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DA02 JVD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA02 JVD, 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 DA02 JVD registered?

DA02 JVD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is DA02 JVD safe to buy?

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