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MJZ 3904

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 3904
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,811 miles

Exhaust condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust condition

Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,151 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 70,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,303 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

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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MJZ 3904 is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJZ 3904, 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 MJZ 3904 registered?

MJZ 3904 is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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