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KM02 SVT

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,891 mi
Last recorded136,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 SVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,474 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 131,473 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,847 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,727 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,170 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 104,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,227 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,869 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,727 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 40,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 31,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,483 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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KM02 SVT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM02 SVT, 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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KM02 SVT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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