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SP02 HZX

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,358 mi
Last recorded154,358 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 HZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 154,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs have reduced swept area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs have reduced swept area

Slight grease leak from nearside inner c/v gaiter

Fail 10 May 2012 154,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs have reduced swept area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs have reduced swept area

Pass 16 May 2011 150,703 miles

Plastic trims on sills not allowing full inspection

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2011 150,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Plastic trims on sills not allowing full inspection

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 145,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Mar 2010 144,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 135,522 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 135,522 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 107,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,152 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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SP02 HZX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SP02 HZX, 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 SP02 HZX registered?

SP02 HZX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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