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PX02 FYW

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 FYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 131,889 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link joint deteriorated

brake pipes light corrosion

rear brake readings fluxuates

various suspension bushes weak,perished

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,324 miles

some brake pipes light corrosion

various suspension bushes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front excessive corrosion to the chassis cross member

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2018 126,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front excessive corrosion to the chassis cross member

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished

air leak to the induction/inlet system

Pass 8 Jul 2017 124,309 miles

brake discs corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

various suspension bushes weak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,412 miles

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Rear brake back plates corroded

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 121,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes back plate rusty

suspension bushs perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,433 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 104,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,837 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,937 miles

back box has corroed but not bloing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,594 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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PX02 FYW 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 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 PX02 FYW, 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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PX02 FYW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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