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PF02 SKV

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,276 mi
Last recorded108,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 104,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 96,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs very corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,742 miles

child seat fitted

offside front foglamp damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2009 73,742 miles

child seat fitted

offside front foglamp damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,980 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 SKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF02 SKV, 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 PF02 SKV registered?

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

Is PF02 SKV safe to buy?

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