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SO51 FJV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,262 mi
Last recorded121,262 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 FJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 112,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,685 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,374 miles

exhaust joins & rear badly corroded / join nut missing

play steering rack

rear section brake pipe corroded / osf brake pipe corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes perished

suspect slight play steering coupling

various dents scratches

Pass 19 Jun 2009 91,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,248 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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SO51 FJV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO51 FJV, 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 SO51 FJV registered?

SO51 FJV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is SO51 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 FJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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