MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,723 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps no pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
eml on
Both front suspension arms and anti roll bar rusty
EML warning light is on
Engine exhaust rattle
Exhaust heat shield loose and vibrating
Nearside Front Both front brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear subframe & general conponents rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Both front suspension arms and anti roll bar rusty
EML warning light is on
Engine exhaust rattle
Exhaust heat shield loose and vibrating
Nearside Front Both front brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear subframe & general conponents rusty
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Gearbox oil leak
Multiple bulbs in centre brake light inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
n/s/f brake back plate corroded
o/s/f brake back plate missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Gearbox oil leak
Multiple bulbs in centre brake light inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
n/s/f brake back plate corroded
o/s/f brake back plate missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorated (7.1.2)
surface rust on brake pipes and brake hoses ferrules
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorated (7.1.2)
surface rust on brake pipes and brake hoses ferrules
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
outer sills coved restricting access
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear crossmember bushes have slight play
e/m light on
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear crossmember bushes have slight play
e/m light on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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SN02 NCG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 SN02 NCG, 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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SN02 NCG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2002.
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