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OW02 JFJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,318 mi
Last recorded62,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 JFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,318 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,786 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,518 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,639 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,864 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 30,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,681 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OW02 JFJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OW02 JFJ, 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

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What year was OW02 JFJ registered?

OW02 JFJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is OW02 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW02 JFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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