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SW02 KFP

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,261 mi
Last recorded142,261 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,261 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 142,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 129,040 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,501 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,501 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,119 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,201 miles

slight misting of oil at steering rack seal

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight misting of oil at steering rack seal

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,379 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,274 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,274 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 KFP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFP, 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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SW02 KFP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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