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HS02 CAE

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,401 mi
Last recorded138,401 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 CAE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 132,930 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 132,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,365 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,013 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2013 89,509 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,108 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,090 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,056 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 48,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,852 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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HS02 CAE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HS02 CAE, 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 HS02 CAE registered?

HS02 CAE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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