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FV02 GDX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,739 mi
Last recorded132,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 123,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 112,116 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 112,116 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 104,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 82,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,260 miles

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

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

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

rear prop shaft mounting rubbers are worn

Pass 19 May 2010 60,448 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 55,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,711 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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FV02 GDX 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 82.4%.

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 FV02 GDX, 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 FV02 GDX registered?

FV02 GDX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is FV02 GDX safe to buy?

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