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MJ02 GXN

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 GXN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,787 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,627 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,996 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,948 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 118,293 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,779 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,398 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 100,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,708 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,361 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MJ02 GXN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ02 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ02 GXN registered?

MJ02 GXN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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