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GX02 HOO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 HOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,829 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,546 miles

Rear rear exhaust box outerskin rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,368 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,435 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,834 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,190 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,010 miles

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

exhaust heat shields rattling

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,212 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different speed rating.

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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GX02 HOO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX02 HOO, 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 GX02 HOO registered?

GX02 HOO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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