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FV02 VHT

2002 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VHT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,431 miles

Advanced corrosion to coil springs

Advanced corrosion to front suspension arms and hubs

Front brake discs have advanced wear and corrosion

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits and to mot limits

General corrosion to subframes and components

O/s/f tyre worn both edges and to tread limits

Odd road wheels fitted to rear axle

Rear brake dics advanced wear and corrosion

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorated and tread worn to limits

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits, unable to fully assess but very close to mot limits

Fail 5 Oct 2011 119,431 miles

Front brake discs have advanced wear and corrosion

Advanced corrosion to coil springs

Advanced corrosion to front suspension arms and hubs

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits and to mot limits

General corrosion to subframes and components

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

O/s/f tyre worn both edges and to tread limits

Odd road wheels fitted to rear axle

Rear brake dics advanced wear and corrosion

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorated and tread worn to limits

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits, unable to fully assess but very close to mot limits

Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,838 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,340 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,928 miles

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

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 VHT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

FV02 VHT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FV02 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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