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FM02 GPK

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,777 mi
Last recorded149,777 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 GPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 135,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 131,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 127,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 120,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,306 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 112,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,696 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,917 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter slight cracking

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

rear silencer corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,917 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer corroding

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

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

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter slight cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,377 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion on both front brake discs.

Pass 29 May 2007 56,932 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,624 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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FM02 GPK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red 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 FM02 GPK, 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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FM02 GPK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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