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SV02 BUA

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 BUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,001 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF OSF NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,001 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OSF NSF (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced NSR OSR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working FRONT (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF OSF NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 83,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator landing panel holed and corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,827 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,881 miles

both rear brake backing plates badly corroded.

front crossmember holed and corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 68,878 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake backing plates badly corroded.

front crossmember holed and corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,273 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust back box noisy but not blowing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,273 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust back box noisy but not blowing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,812 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating slightly

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,031 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

incorrect bolts fitted to catalytic convertor/centre pipe joint

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,507 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,463 miles

exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,345 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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SV02 BUA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV02 BUA, 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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SV02 BUA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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