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PE02 PDX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,238 mi
Last recorded184,238 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 PDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 184,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 171,085 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 171,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,760 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 157,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 143,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 143,445 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 136,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 117,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,630 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 84,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 49,925 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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PE02 PDX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE02 PDX, 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 PE02 PDX registered?

PE02 PDX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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