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LV02 XUA

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,258 mi
Last recorded145,258 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 XUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

e m l light on pre 2003

Pass 21 Nov 2018 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 134,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drive shaft noisy & worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,040 miles

eml on

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,039 miles

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)

eml on

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,415 miles

EML ON

Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML ON

Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,492 miles

eml on

rear wiper split

tyres perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 101,389 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

eml on

rear wiper split

tyres perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,357 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,759 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,147 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 60,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 49,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,745 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,137 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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LV02 XUA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV02 XUA, 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 LV02 XUA registered?

LV02 XUA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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