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GK02 TXT

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,911 mi
Last recorded124,911 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,215 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 122,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

osf exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,501 miles

Front exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 120,501 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 16 Feb 2017 118,348 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 slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,997 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,997 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 107,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,198 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 98,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,352 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GK02 TXT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK02 TXT, 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 GK02 TXT registered?

GK02 TXT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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