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GN02 UMY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 UMY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box rubber missing BUT exhaust system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,359 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,958 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 94,019 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,610 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,328 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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GN02 UMY 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 92.3%.

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 GN02 UMY, 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 GN02 UMY registered?

GN02 UMY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is GN02 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 UMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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