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DK02 SVX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 147,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 147,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,706 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 141,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

n/s rear wheel binding

plastic over sills fitted

slight bind n/s front wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2019 132,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2019 132,945 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,130 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 123,130 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,382 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 May 2016 107,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 107,682 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 100,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 93,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake back plates corroded

rear seat lower loose offside

Fail 26 Apr 2013 84,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake back plates corroded

rear seat lower loose offside

Pass 1 May 2012 73,660 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 65,407 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 65,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,782 miles

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

damage to o/s rear lamp

Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to o/s rear lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,543 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 24,543 miles

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

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 SVX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DK02 SVX, 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 DK02 SVX registered?

DK02 SVX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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