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GD51 BXR

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,534 mi
Last recorded156,534 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 BXR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,534 miles

EML light lit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 151,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine warning light on

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 145,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 143,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 140,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 137,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,121 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,133 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GD51 BXR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD51 BXR, 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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GD51 BXR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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