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MV02 JYR

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 JYR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 144,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 129,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear sub frame has corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,638 miles

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

exhaust has corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,592 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,620 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,610 miles

rear backbox outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear backbox outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,510 miles

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

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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MV02 JYR 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 MV02 JYR, 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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MV02 JYR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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