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GF02 HKX

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,334 miles

em light on

Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,312 miles

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

em light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,825 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,076 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2008 61,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,728 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 HKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF02 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

GF02 HKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is GF02 HKX safe to buy?

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