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PN02 FCD

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 FCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 104,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,277 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 82,883 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 82,883 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 69,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 64,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 31,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,381 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 FCD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN02 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

PN02 FCD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is PN02 FCD safe to buy?

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