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FD02 UBC

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 UBC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,446 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch /suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe around mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated /undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front arms on rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,095 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND METAL ENDS GREASED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Sep 2022 95,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES AND UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK OF BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 95,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES AND UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK OF BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,155 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,307 miles

Protective coating applied to all brake pipes

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward positioned bushes. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted, restricting full inspection of outer sill

Underbody protective coating applied, restricting inspection

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 4 May 2018 79,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,535 miles

Corrosion On Exhaust System

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,481 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels

underbody/underbody components heavily wax oiled restricting inspection

wiper blades split

Pass 22 May 2015 63,406 miles

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

corrosion/rusting on exhaust system

front exhaust heat shield inscure

rear tyres getting low on tread

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

some perrishing on rear tyres

Fail 7 May 2015 63,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heatshield insecure (front)

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panals

rear tyres close to 2mm wear bar indicators (1.6mm minimum legal tread depth)

some corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

some perrishing on rear tyres

some wear on front brake discs

underbody/underbody components undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 27 May 2014 58,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

slight perrishing on rear tyre outer side walls

surface rust on underbody components

wear on front brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,020 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on exhaust system

slight perrishing on rear tyre outer side walls nearside and offside

surface rusting on underbody components

Pass 24 May 2012 46,297 miles

nearside registration lamp dim

split in offside wiper blade

Pass 24 May 2011 38,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 36,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,862 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2006 35,639 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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FD02 UBC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD02 UBC, 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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FD02 UBC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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