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FL02 KSF

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,676 mi
Last recorded219,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 KSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 219,676 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 219,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 218,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 216,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 216,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 215,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 207,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 193,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 173,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 152,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 132,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,624 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 KSF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FL02 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

FL02 KSF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is FL02 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 KSF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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