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VU02 CYH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,014 mi
Last recorded75,014 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 50,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 45,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 34,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 10,624 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 CYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VU02 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

VU02 CYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is VU02 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 CYH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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