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SL02 EPP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,603 mi
Last recorded157,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 EPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 157,603 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 153,104 miles

both rear anti roll bar droplink, upper bushes are slightly worn

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 22 Oct 2012 153,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti roll bar droplink, upper bushes are slightly worn

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,984 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 93,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,803 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 78,803 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 63,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 61,007 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 610,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SL02 EPP 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 61.5%.

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 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 SL02 EPP, 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 SL02 EPP registered?

SL02 EPP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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