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FG02 RHY

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,619 mi
Last recorded156,619 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 RHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 156,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 152,157 miles

Nearside Front HAS SLIGHT SPLIT IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front HAS SLIGHT SPLIT IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 147,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 141,577 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 134,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,673 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,116 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 119,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 115,575 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner egdes recommend replaced.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 109,928 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 104,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,711 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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FG02 RHY 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 FG02 RHY, 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 FG02 RHY registered?

FG02 RHY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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