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KF02 PVZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,079 mi
Last recorded136,079 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 PVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 136,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 132,188 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 132,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,179 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 123,198 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,535 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear. seat belt not tested

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear in offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,762 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre & rear exhaust system in poor condition.

clutch pedal creaky.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,365 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs wearing

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 79,389 miles

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

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

bellypan fitted

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

towball cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,389 miles

bellypan fitted

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

towball cover fitted

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise checking tyre pressures n/s/f looks low

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,385 miles

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,693 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 PVZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KF02 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

KF02 PVZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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