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RV02 DRZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 DRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,950 miles

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

eml on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,643 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 128,641 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 117,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear two (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,570 miles

Eml light on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Exhaust tail silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,518 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Exhaust tail silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats osr & nsr , as above.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 80,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats osr & nsr , as above.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 71,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats o/s/r & n/s/rear , (as above).

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 71,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats o/s/r & n/s/rear , (as above).

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,251 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,272 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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RV02 DRZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RV02 DRZ, 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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RV02 DRZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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