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PN02 FBX

2002 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,304 mi
Last recorded112,304 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 FBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 112,304 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,634 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 75,727 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,500 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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PN02 FBX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN02 FBX, 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 PN02 FBX registered?

PN02 FBX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is PN02 FBX safe to buy?

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