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PF02 ABO

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,362 mi
Last recorded165,362 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 ABO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 165,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 162,738 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2018 162,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2017 158,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 146,566 miles

Nearside Rear bumper is dented

Pass 5 Dec 2008 104,911 miles

rear propshaft centre joint insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2008 104,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear propshaft centre joint insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,567 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 98,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 62,864 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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PF02 ABO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF02 ABO, 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 PF02 ABO registered?

PF02 ABO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is PF02 ABO safe to buy?

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