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SW02 KFL

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,310 mi
Last recorded119,310 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 KFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,457 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,870 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,784 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,784 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,843 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,843 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 31,955 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r wheel needs to be checked for damage due to loose wheel nuts

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,955 miles

n/s/r wheel needs to be checked for damage due to loose wheel nuts

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 KFL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW02 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

SW02 KFL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is SW02 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 KFL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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