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EX02 ZZS

2002 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 ZZS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 117,009 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,537 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 97,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,395 miles

engine man light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,930 miles

Engine has slight misfire

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,209 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

steering noisey on full lock

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,718 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,355 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,948 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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EX02 ZZS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX02 ZZS, 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 EX02 ZZS registered?

EX02 ZZS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is EX02 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 ZZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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