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SG02 CDU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,116 mi
Last recorded63,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 CDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,116 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,501 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,926 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,736 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 39,933 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,778 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,571 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,758 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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SG02 CDU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG02 CDU, 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 SG02 CDU registered?

SG02 CDU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SG02 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 CDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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