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FE02 VEV

2002 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,772 miles

Both rear and near side front tyre close to limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 98,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear and near side front tyre close to limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,965 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,965 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,673 miles

Rear discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 76,160 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,207 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,083 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,617 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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FE02 VEV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE02 VEV, 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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FE02 VEV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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