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KF02 PFU

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,643 mi
Last recorded135,643 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 PFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,643 miles

Condensation to offside rear light.

Nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Offside front fog light inoperative.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 99,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,512 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,512 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,236 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front has cut in sidewall,not exposing cords or ply

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,476 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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KF02 PFU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green 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 KF02 PFU, 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 KF02 PFU registered?

KF02 PFU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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