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SP02 JCV

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 87,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R wheel` steel rim fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,356 miles

O/S/R wheel` steel rim fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 76,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,866 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded outer skin

Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,866 miles

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

exhaust tailbox corroded outer skin

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,447 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,669 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 JCV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

SP02 JCV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is SP02 JCV safe to buy?

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