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DE02 JUY

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,599 mi
Last recorded189,599 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 JUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 189,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 186,872 miles

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

heavy undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2020 186,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

heavy undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 184,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 180,990 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 175,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 169,488 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 169,488 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 162,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 159,154 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 158,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 151,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s number plate light lense is missing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 151,848 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s number plate light lense is missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 145,739 miles

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

Nearside inner cv boot split

Offside inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 140,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Unable to check right rear and left rear seatbelts fully because child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 140,430 miles

Unable to check right rear and left rear seatbelts fully because child seats fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 133,865 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 133,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 127,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DE02 JUY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE02 JUY, 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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DE02 JUY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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