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DK02 BWD

2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD105,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 134,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,025 miles

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

front driveshaft inner boots torn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 130,025 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front driveshaft inner boots torn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,921 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,964 miles

2 child seats fitted on rear

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,047 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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DK02 BWD is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 105,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK02 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK02 BWD registered?

DK02 BWD is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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