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SF02 NVW

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,060 mi
Last recorded130,060 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 NVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 130,060 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,759 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 128,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH AT JOINT BOX (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front BALL JOINT NUT HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE

Pass 18 Feb 2019 125,060 miles

Offside Front fog lamp

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 125,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,707 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 122,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,860 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,656 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 105,656 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,047 miles

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

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

ewngine managment light on

front cross member corred

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,774 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,978 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,603 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 NVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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