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DA02 JVM

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

145,031 mi
Last recorded145,031 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 145,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both rear trailing arms corroded

corrosion all brake pipes into joiner offside by tank

rear box deteriorated

rear box flange badly deteriorated

rear droplink bushes deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,113 miles

all droplink bushes deteriorated

corrosion all brake pipes into joiner offside by tank

corrosion rear subframe

rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

rear section exhaust deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 143,092 miles

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

all droplink bushes deteriorated

corrosion all brake pipes into joiner offside by tank

corrosion rear subframe

rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

rear section exhaust deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,270 miles

corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinder

corrosion rear brake pipes from joiner offside

corrosion rear subframe

corrosion rear trailing arm bushes

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 24 Oct 2016 140,270 miles

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

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

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

corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinder

corrosion rear brake pipes from joiner offside

corrosion rear subframe

corrosion rear trailing arm bushes

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear tyre pressure low

wear front discs

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,767 miles

corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinders

corrosion both rear trailing arms

corrosion rear brake pipes on joiner

corrosion rear subframe

nearside front and offside rear tyres had low pressure

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside inner driveshaft gaitor very badly cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 137,740 miles

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

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

corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinders

corrosion both rear trailing arms

corrosion rear brake pipes on joiner

corrosion rear subframe

nearside front and offside rear tyres had low pressure

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside inner driveshaft gaitor very badly cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,795 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

corrosion on both rear brake back plates to cylinder

corrosion on rear brake pipe at joiner

corrosion on rear subframe

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 133,397 miles

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe from joiner

deterioration on exhaust rear box

offside rear trailing arm forward bush near wear limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,397 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe from joiner

deterioration on exhaust rear box

offside rear trailing arm forward bush near wear limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 29 Oct 2012 128,999 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deterioration on exhaust rear box

nearside rear tyre very badly worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes at joiner

wear in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,999 miles

deterioration on exhaust rear box

nearside rear tyre very badly worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes at joiner

wear in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,004 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 128,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 127,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 114,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 110,610 miles

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

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

mil on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 110,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

mil on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,582 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 102,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

MIL on

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 6 Jul 2007 90,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,512 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,512 miles

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

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 JVM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 JVM, 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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DA02 JVM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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