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RJ02 TLK

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 TLK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 64,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,669 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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RJ02 TLK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ02 TLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ02 TLK registered?

RJ02 TLK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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