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GP51 BXX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 BXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 124,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 121,367 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust heat shelids rattle

Fail 17 Jul 2013 121,364 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust heat shelids rattle

Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,422 miles

2L of oil added oil level still low

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,422 miles

2L of oil added oil level still low

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,190 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangement light on

Fail 12 Jul 2010 87,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangement light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,588 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,458 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,865 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 52,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,063 miles

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

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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GP51 BXX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP51 BXX, 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

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What year was GP51 BXX registered?

GP51 BXX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is GP51 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 BXX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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