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VU02 CXY

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,903 mi
Last recorded139,903 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,903 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 139,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,888 miles

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

Front cross member has excessive corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,916 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,916 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 99,045 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,327 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 73,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,890 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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VU02 CXY 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 66.7%.

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 VU02 CXY, 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 VU02 CXY registered?

VU02 CXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is VU02 CXY safe to buy?

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