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GU02 ODA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,837 mi
Last recorded113,837 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 ODA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 113,837 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,053 miles

Front washers have poor output and wipers smear the screen slightly.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,377 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,731 miles

o/s/f brakes slightly binding.

o/s/r shock absorber weaping

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,748 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pads worn down to wear indidcators.

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 ODA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

GU02 ODA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is GU02 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 ODA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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