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FC02 FWS

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,205 mi
Last recorded112,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,205 miles

age related corrosion in suspension components

front tyres 2mm

rear anti rollbar bushes perished

rear dif stabilizer bar bushes weak

rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

rear subframe badly corroded in places

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,574 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,812 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 86,660 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,660 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,493 miles

engine warning light on

front exhaust heat sheild vibrating

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,530 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,882 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,636 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,350 miles

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 FWS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

FC02 FWS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is FC02 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC02 FWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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