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FC02 FVD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,096 miles

slight corrossion on inner front discs

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust back box outer shell corroded and has minor leak

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,535 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,680 miles

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

back box outer skin peeling off

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,286 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 27,115 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FC02 FVD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC02 FVD, 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 FC02 FVD registered?

FC02 FVD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is FC02 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC02 FVD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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