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NK02 UMV

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 UMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 114,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,536 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,015 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,764 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,449 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,819 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,819 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,873 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 81,174 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,069 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,069 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,343 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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NK02 UMV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NK02 UMV, 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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NK02 UMV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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