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SY02 RTZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,855 mi
Last recorded155,855 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 RTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 155,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 144,612 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 144,612 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 132,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,152 miles

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

CORROSION THROUGH OUT VEHICLE

FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED AT RAD AREA

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCEY LOW

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 124,150 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

CORROSION THROUGH OUT VEHICLE

FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED AT RAD AREA

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR SUSPENSION LOW

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,185 miles

N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,274 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,360 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 64,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SY02 RTZ 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 73.3%.

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 SY02 RTZ, 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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SY02 RTZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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