MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both wiper blades are worn split slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes are perished cracked worn sub/frame corroded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak from top radiator hose area ()
Front both wiper blades are slightly worn
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear underside of car signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering operation slightly noisy
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering operation slightly noisy
Engine warning light on.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine warning light on.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On 10mm limit (8.3.1a)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust silencer weak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust system weak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine diagnostic light showing on dash
rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust system weak
MIL light on.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA02 UMM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VA02 UMM, 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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VA02 UMM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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