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KY02 CZU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,858 mi
Last recorded184,858 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 CZU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 184,858 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 24 Apr 2017 184,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 16 Apr 2016 179,664 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 179,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 165,575 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 165,560 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 150,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,607 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 133,446 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges on raised tread

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges on raised tread

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 128,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 120,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 120,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 112,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,082 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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KY02 CZU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 KY02 CZU, 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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KY02 CZU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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