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FV02 BGK

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,130 mi
Last recorded137,130 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 BGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 123,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 123,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,230 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,230 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,261 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,303 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2010 69,296 miles

engine mil light on

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine mil light on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear towbar removed due to obscuring rear reg plate

Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,442 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,457 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,602 miles

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

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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FV02 BGK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV02 BGK, 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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FV02 BGK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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