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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both cross frame worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 3 x holes in system (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both cross frame worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal rubber one side
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal rubber one side
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall
Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both headlights defusrd
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc iner (2.5.C.1a)
both headlights defusrd
under covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ME02 UPK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ME02 UPK, 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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ME02 UPK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2002.
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