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GL02 CCU

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 CCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 172,381 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 164,200 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 164,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 153,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,310 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,346 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 64,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,464 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,091 miles

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

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

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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GL02 CCU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GL02 CCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL02 CCU?

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What year was GL02 CCU registered?

GL02 CCU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is GL02 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 CCU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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