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KG02 DWJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 DWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,865 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,434 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 14 Jun 2016 104,393 miles

Emissions not tested engine light on bad missfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,335 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,984 miles

near side rear door does not open

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,579 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,322 miles

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

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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KG02 DWJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KG02 DWJ, 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 KG02 DWJ registered?

KG02 DWJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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