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ST02 BBV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 BBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 149,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 147,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 29 May 2018 145,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 145,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 141,855 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 137,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 137,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 130,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 125,622 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 117,991 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 111,253 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 111,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 96,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side iner drive shaft boot split

Pass 27 May 2010 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 77,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,607 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 47,785 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 42,277 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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ST02 BBV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ST02 BBV, 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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ST02 BBV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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