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HX02 WXO

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,511 mi
Last recorded139,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 WXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 133,302 miles

Offside Front front screen chipped

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,467 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,029 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,569 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,028 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,004 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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HX02 WXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WXO, 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 WXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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