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SW02 EVP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,077 mi
Last recorded121,077 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 EVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 121,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 111,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both inner sills have been heavily undersealed

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

Fail 11 May 2016 111,571 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 111,044 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,106 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,135 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,520 miles

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

front crossmember corroded and holed nearside and offside but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,446 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,406 miles

rear lap belt not presented at time of test not tested

Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,402 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear lap belt not presented at time of test not tested

Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,066 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,299 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,916 miles

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

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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SW02 EVP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SW02 EVP, 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 SW02 EVP registered?

SW02 EVP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is SW02 EVP safe to buy?

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