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DK02 SUF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 SUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 113,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 113,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2015 107,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,756 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,134 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,165 miles

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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DK02 SUF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK02 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 SUF registered?

DK02 SUF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DK02 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 SUF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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