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VF02 MYH

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,328 mi
Last recorded166,328 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 166,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2023 165,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 165,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut turit corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rake hose insecure

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,371 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower surface rust under vehicle in places advise wax oil

Fail 2 Mar 2022 165,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions high only just met requirements

heavily wax oiled,,,some areas rusty

minor oil leak

rej plates deteriated front and rear

Fail 8 Mar 2021 162,941 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower the underside of vehicle has been heavily wax oiled not allowing full viewing of underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm needs replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 162,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak emmissions not met (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower the underside of vehicle has been heavily wax oiled not allowing full viewing of underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm needs replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 154,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,452 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

front number plate deteriated

headlight lenses faided

minor oil leek

o/s rear shock minor leek

surface rust throughout,,front cross member rear sub frame suspension arms

Pass 7 Mar 2018 134,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,451 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 1 Mar 2016 117,925 miles

exhaust blowing at rear

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,897 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 100,897 miles

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)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,393 miles

Both Front Discs worn close to min thickness

N/S/F inner c.v boot split in half

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,317 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 77,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,165 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 65,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,617 miles

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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VF02 MYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VF02 MYH, 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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VF02 MYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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