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HX02 MSV

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,249 mi
Last recorded73,249 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 MSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,249 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,863 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,702 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,105 miles

Both rear tyres tread is cracking & perishing.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,358 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn on egde

engine mangerment light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

slight play in rear anti rol bar link bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,358 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on egde

engine mangerment light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

slight play in rear anti rol bar link bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,858 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,508 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges †rear pads on 1.5mm legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,703 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges †rear pads 1.5mm legal limit

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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HX02 MSV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX02 MSV, 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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HX02 MSV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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