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LX02 OSL

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,703 mi
Last recorded135,703 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 OSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 135,703 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .888 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 7% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,050 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 107,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not tested vehicle loaded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,170 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear antiroll bar drop link rubbers worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,112 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front drive shaft, inner cv boot split.

Rear antiroll bar drop link rubbers worn.

Rear exhaust section blowing.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,032 miles

Engine Oil Overfull

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,999 miles

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

Engine Oil Overfull

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge And Perishing But No Cords Exposed

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,742 miles

Front Registration Plate Broken

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,742 miles

Front Registration Plate Broken

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,670 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,099 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,019 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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LX02 OSL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX02 OSL, 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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LX02 OSL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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