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GU02 JXM

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,879 mi
Last recorded201,879 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 JXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 201,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2013 191,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Nov 2013 191,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 176,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal antislip worn

clutch pedal antislip missing

exhaust slight deteriation

wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 162,195 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 148,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 131,250 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 131,241 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 119,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

front brake pads worn low

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2008 104,364 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

stonechips to windscreen

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,364 miles

underside of car covered in mud

stonechips to windscreen

front number plate poor condition

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,400 miles

cracks in windscreen †underneath of car covered in mud †pads on 1.5mm legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,314 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2006 71,314 miles

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

stonechip in windscreen

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 JXM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green 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 GU02 JXM, 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 JXM registered?

GU02 JXM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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