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LX02 OSM

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 OSM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,402 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,070 miles

both rear anti roll bar link lower bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,069 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar link lower bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,748 miles

Offside 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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LX02 OSM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSM, 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 LX02 OSM registered?

LX02 OSM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LX02 OSM safe to buy?

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