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PY02 JVJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,121 mi
Last recorded110,121 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 JVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 110,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 110,109 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,097 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 62,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 58,081 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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PY02 JVJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY02 JVJ, 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 PY02 JVJ registered?

PY02 JVJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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