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VK02 VVA

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,263 mi
Last recorded142,263 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 VVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 142,263 miles

water leak from lower rad switch

Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 128,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,867 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,867 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,412 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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VK02 VVA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK02 VVA, 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 VK02 VVA registered?

VK02 VVA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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