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RF51 GSO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,937 mi
Last recorded146,937 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 146,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 145,284 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 143,200 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 140,622 miles

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

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 140,622 miles

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

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 3 May 2012 137,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 135,744 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 133,268 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 133,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 131,417 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 121,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 111,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 101,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,577 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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RF51 GSO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 RF51 GSO, 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 RF51 GSO registered?

RF51 GSO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is RF51 GSO safe to buy?

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