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SH02 FWR

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 FWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 101,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 89,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 78,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rattling/loose exhaust downpipe heatshields.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 40,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,594 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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SH02 FWR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH02 FWR, 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 SH02 FWR registered?

SH02 FWR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is SH02 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 FWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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