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FH02 RXJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 RXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 110,174 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 110,172 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 104,281 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both o/s and n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on sub frame

Fail 2 May 2018 104,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both o/s and n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on sub frame

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,666 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 19,434 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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FH02 RXJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH02 RXJ, 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 FH02 RXJ registered?

FH02 RXJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is FH02 RXJ safe to buy?

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