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NY02 BXC

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 BXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 63,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,686 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 57,686 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,229 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,719 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 BXC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NY02 BXC, 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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What year was NY02 BXC registered?

NY02 BXC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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