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DS02 MKX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 MKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 90,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,324 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,324 miles

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,444 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,316 miles

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

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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DS02 MKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DS02 MKX, 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 DS02 MKX registered?

DS02 MKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is DS02 MKX safe to buy?

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