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EY02 EPJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 EPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 114,787 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Under body, suspension arms, and sub frames corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 113,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding were not covered (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust on underbody and suspension

Fail 23 May 2022 113,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding were not covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface rust on underbody and suspension

Pass 19 May 2021 112,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode were not protected by sheathing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody steering brakes suspension has heavy surface rust

Pass 13 May 2020 112,564 miles

underbody brakes steering and suspension corroding

Fail 11 May 2020 112,564 miles

Brake performance not tested because of front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody brakes steering and suspension corroding

Pass 30 May 2019 111,516 miles

underbody brakes steering and suspension corroding

Fail 21 May 2019 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front flexi brake pipe outer casing cracking advise early replacement

underbody brakes steering and suspension corroding

Pass 9 May 2018 110,084 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body suspension steering and brake parts has surface rust

Pass 9 May 2017 107,852 miles

Offside Front headlight lenses misting

engine management light on

underbody steering suspension and brake parts have surface rust

Fail 9 May 2017 107,852 miles

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

Offside Front headlight lenses misting

engine management light on

underbody steering suspension and brake parts have surface rust

Pass 13 May 2016 104,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres getting low on edges

general under body surface rust

headlight image could be better

Fail 10 May 2016 104,972 miles

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

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

headlight image could be better

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres getting low on edges

general under body surface rust

Pass 7 May 2015 102,702 miles

n/s/f brake disc red may have been binding at some time. not binding time of test

small chip in screen

Pass 9 May 2014 100,256 miles

n/s/f brake disc red in colour possibly has been binding at some time.not bbinding on test

small stone chip on screen

Pass 7 May 2013 97,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 95,870 miles

exhaust and exhaust flanges are rusting

front no plate could be better

front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,296 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 82,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 62,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,154 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 43,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY02 EPJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EY02 EPJ, 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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EY02 EPJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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