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PF02 OSM

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,019 mi
Last recorded146,019 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 OSM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 130,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,842 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 126,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel tank filler/vent pipes corroding

nearside front sidelight water ingress

Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,854 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,325 miles

rear brake pipes slight corosion

slight wear inner edge o/s fr tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 74,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,270 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,119 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 OSM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

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

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