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DC02 HDC

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 HDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,669 miles

body damage to nearside of vehicle

both rear antiroll bar drop links have slight play

engine management light on

offside rear light lense full of water

rear exhaust blowing

various corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,178 miles

front number plate cracked but not likley to be misread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,960 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,580 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 31,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DC02 HDC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DC02 HDC, 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 DC02 HDC registered?

DC02 HDC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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