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SM02 EHL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,569 mi
Last recorded132,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,569 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 132,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 127,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,918 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 124,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,166 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,908 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,542 miles

eng management light on

n/s/r inner lense holed

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 48,286 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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SM02 EHL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM02 EHL, 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 SM02 EHL registered?

SM02 EHL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is SM02 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 EHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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