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SO02 HMV

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,097 mi
Last recorded132,097 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 HMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 132,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 126,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 121,074 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,426 miles

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

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,506 miles

both front tyres below 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,459 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 65,224 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,994 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,232 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 43,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,648 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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SO02 HMV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO02 HMV, 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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SO02 HMV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2002.

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