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MW02 TZP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,904 mi
Last recorded186,904 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 TZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 186,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no oil left in shock (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

front cross member corroded/holed

rear tyres perished and worn out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2017 180,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml on

front cross member corroded and holed

rear reg plate slightly obscured

rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 172,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar ball

front cross member corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 172,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar ball

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 164,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroded

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 164,892 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid level low

exhaust system corroded

front lower cross member corroded

vehicle pulls slightly to the right under braking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 157,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 148,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

gearbox noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2010 130,926 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,221 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MW02 TZP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW02 TZP, 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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MW02 TZP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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