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P562 SVW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 SVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

h/brake effort low for make & model.

renew n/s/f indicator bulb.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 99,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

h/brake effort low for make & model.

renew n/s/f indicator bulb.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,742 miles

Foot pedal grips are not standard

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 87,521 miles

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

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

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Foot pedal grips are not standard

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,267 miles

Coil springs abit corroded slightly

N/S outer sill trim loose at rear end slightly

N/S/F tyre near tread limits of wear

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread slightly

Rear b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coil springs abit corroded slightly

N/S outer sill trim loose at rear end slightly

N/S/F tyre near tread limits of wear

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread slightly

Rear b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,784 miles

Front b/disc edges abit corroded slightly

Front bumper appears abit loose (Not insecure)

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

O/S w/blade abit split

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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P562 SVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P562 SVW, 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 P562 SVW registered?

P562 SVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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