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M777 SUB

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,891 mi
Last recorded171,891 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 171,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin between mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 171,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin between mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 170,852 miles

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion at time of test.

Fail 19 May 2018 170,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 166,267 miles

Front tyres slightly perished at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 163,992 miles

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

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

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

advise offside rear subframe slight corrotion

Fail 27 Feb 2015 163,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise offside rear subframe slight corrotion

Fail 25 Feb 2014 150,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 150,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 136,923 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,420 miles

Advise engine mangement warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,115 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 93,212 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,606 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,082 miles

rear seats folded flat at time of test, unable to check rear seatbelts

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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M777 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M777 SUB, 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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M777 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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