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GF02 HKO

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,780 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,823 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 113,823 miles

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

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,476 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 112,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 95,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 87,492 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 28 May 2008 81,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 74,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic seal covers fitted † †rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 64,879 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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GF02 HKO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF02 HKO, 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 GF02 HKO registered?

GF02 HKO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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