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SF02 NVJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,817 mi
Last recorded186,817 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 NVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 186,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 186,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 178,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 168,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 156,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 144,938 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

O/S/F tyre just above legal limit

Windscreen cracked zone B

Engine management lamp on

Fail 8 Aug 2008 144,938 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F tyre just above legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen cracked zone B

Pass 30 Jul 2007 133,031 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 133,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Crack in windscreen zone "B"

Cut in N/S/F tyre

Exhaust back box corroded

N/S/F indicator insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2006 122,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 111,293 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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SF02 NVJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF02 NVJ, 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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SF02 NVJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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