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NY02 BWX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 BWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,619 miles

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

LOTS OF MUD ON UNDERSIDE

brake anti slip worn

front discs pitting

Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

LOTS OF MUD ON UNDERSIDE

brake anti slip worn

front discs pitting

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,465 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP OFF

n/s/f near tow hitch (corrosion)

rear ex box deteriorated

rear link rods slight play

very dirty on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP OFF

n/s/f near tow hitch (corrosion)

rear ex box deteriorated

rear link rods slight play

very dirty on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,867 miles

VEHICLE VERY DIRTY UNDERNEATH(MUD)

front rad blocked with mud

rear ex box deteriorated(outer skin)

slight ex leak at front

sump oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,867 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR BRAKE BLEED SCREWS CORROSION

VEHICLE VERY DIRTY UNDERNEATH(MUD)

front rad blocked with mud

rear ex box deteriorated(outer skin)

slight ex leak at front

sump oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,751 miles

7 pin socket damaged

front pads maybe bit low?

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

oil leak maybe hole in sump

rear ex box deteriorated (outer skin)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,751 miles

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

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

7 pin socket damaged

front pads maybe bit low?

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

oil leak maybe hole in sump

rear ex box deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,540 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,540 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f fog light damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

sump oil leak?

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

n/s/f fog light damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

sump oil leak?

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,837 miles

brake pipes rusty at rear

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,429 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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NY02 BWX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NY02 BWX, 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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NY02 BWX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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