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SN02 NCG

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 NCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 124,723 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 May 2019 115,756 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 105,056 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 105,053 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 88,733 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 88,571 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 79,082 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 79,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 76,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,945 miles

outer sills coved restricting access

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear crossmember bushes have slight play

e/m light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,084 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 53,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,264 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,990 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,550 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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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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