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GN02 UNL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 UNL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 166,326 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Apr 2021 166,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 27 Apr 2020 161,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,354 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Rear support/crash bar damaged, floor pan has been damaged due to a rear end accident, but not not creased or holed floor pan

Fail 9 Apr 2019 155,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Rear support/crash bar damaged, floor pan has been damaged due to a rear end accident, but not not creased or holed floor pan

Pass 17 Apr 2018 148,879 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 148,879 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 142,557 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 142,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,454 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 124,244 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,799 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,216 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,216 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,051 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 UNL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GN02 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

GN02 UNL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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