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SM02 EHO

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,376 mi
Last recorded112,376 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,501 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 110,501 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,625 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 105,586 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f flasher lens holed

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2010 80,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2009 63,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 48,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,598 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 34,598 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EHO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM02 EHO, 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 SM02 EHO registered?

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

Is SM02 EHO safe to buy?

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