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SP02 JSX

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,363 miles

Both front shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

EML on

Engine oily

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,358 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

EML on

Engine oily

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,345 miles

Backbox corroded and slight blow

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly worn

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

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

EML on

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,345 miles

Backbox corroded and slight blow

Both front antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly worn

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

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

EML on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,262 miles

All springs corroded

Backbox corroded

Both front parts of the front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

Exhaust flanges corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside front inner cv gaitor in poor condition

Nearside front wheel centre cap split on arrival

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All springs corroded

Backbox corroded

Both front parts of the front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

Exhaust flanges corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside front inner cv gaitor in poor condition

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Nearside front wheel centre cap split on arrival

Offside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,717 miles

Backbox in poor condition

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Front pads getting low

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

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

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar droplink bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,425 miles

Backbox in poor condition

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rera reg plate in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 65,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,095 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 JSX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP02 JSX, 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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SP02 JSX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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