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GU02 JXG

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,045 mi
Last recorded139,045 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 JXG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 131,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,961 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion present at top of nearside rear & offside rear suspension turrets

corrosion present on rear sub frame at nearside mounting

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,897 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear sub frame nearside mounting bolts

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,516 miles

slight corrosion around rear sub frame, nearside mounting bolts

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,594 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,197 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

power steering rack and o/s gaiter damp

Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,136 miles

slight play anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,739 miles

nsr,osr,osf tyres all worn very low on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear tyres worn on inner bedge

front number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,215 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner bedge

front number plate poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2007 45,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pads on 1.5mm legal limit-

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,746 miles

pads on 1.5mm legal limit-

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,012 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front pads low †

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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GU02 JXG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GU02 JXG, 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 GU02 JXG registered?

GU02 JXG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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