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NM02 LRN

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 LRN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,829 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot worn

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,490 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 85,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,017 miles

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

engine mil light on

Fail 21 May 2014 79,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine mil light on

exhaust surport bracket broken

Pass 23 May 2013 73,745 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 73,745 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

exhaust cat surport bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2012 69,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 63,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 59,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,804 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 53,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 48,045 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,045 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 38,675 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,649 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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NM02 LRN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NM02 LRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NM02 LRN?

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What year was NM02 LRN registered?

NM02 LRN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is NM02 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 LRN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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