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L2 TOT

2002 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 TOT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 99,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,414 miles

near side inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,118 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,118 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 82,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,321 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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L2 TOT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L2 TOT, 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 L2 TOT registered?

L2 TOT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is L2 TOT safe to buy?

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