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NJ02 EKP

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 EKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 137,644 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper brackets badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 137,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 137,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check leveling operation and headlight aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,276 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 133,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow ? (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,169 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 129,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,949 miles

Both front tyres are worn inner edge

Front brake pads are worn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 122,949 miles

Both front tyres are worn inner edge

Front brake pads are worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,748 miles

spare cord showing

Fail 19 Aug 2015 118,748 miles

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

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

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

spare cord showing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 113,742 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking between tread

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,742 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking between tread

Fail 31 Jul 2013 106,648 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,648 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 96,169 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER COVER CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2012 96,169 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)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER COVER CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 75,714 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,833 miles

drivers door mirror secured with tape.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 55,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,147 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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NJ02 EKP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NJ02 EKP, 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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NJ02 EKP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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