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MOO 861

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOO 861
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,979 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at connector block near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus ALL REAR suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus ALL FRONT components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 54,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at connector block near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus ALL REAR suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus ALL FRONT components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 54,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,100 miles

Advise oil level very low, found on pre-checks topped up,

Advise various heat shields loose on exhaust system

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,808 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,884 miles

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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MOO 861 is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MOO 861, 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 MOO 861 registered?

MOO 861 is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is MOO 861 safe to buy?

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