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GY02 JHX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,127 mi
Last recorded139,127 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 JHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,127 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 133,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 133,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

offside headlamp light output was slightly reduced until lamp tapped then ok..suspected loose connection

Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,561 miles

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

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

engine management on indicating a fault

front windscreen cracked nearside

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 11 Apr 2013 131,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management on indicating a fault

front windscreen cracked nearside

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 120,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 111,734 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 111,734 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,824 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 11 Apr 2008 94,824 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,442 miles

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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GY02 JHX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY02 JHX, 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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GY02 JHX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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