MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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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