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LN02 NHF

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 NHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,527 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

nearside rear shock damp

nearside rear tyre nearing limit and has screws in tread

slight damage nearside body work

Fail 31 May 2012 133,154 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

nearside rear shock damp

nearside rear tyre nearing limit and has screws in tread

slight damage nearside body work

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,293 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 110,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 102,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 95,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 89,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 82,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 82,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 76,176 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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LN02 NHF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN02 NHF, 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 LN02 NHF registered?

LN02 NHF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is LN02 NHF safe to buy?

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