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VN02 BWA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,707 mi
Last recorded126,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 BWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,707 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine warning lamp on

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 124,310 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 124,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 112,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 104,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 92,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 90,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 81,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 67,443 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 52,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 16,576 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 16,576 miles

Nearside 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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VN02 BWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN02 BWA, 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 VN02 BWA registered?

VN02 BWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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