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FL02 KRU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,026 mi
Last recorded128,026 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 KRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads properly (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,636 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 113,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 84,128 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,477 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 58,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,098 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,391 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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FL02 KRU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL02 KRU, 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 FL02 KRU registered?

FL02 KRU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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