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VU02 GKP

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,956 mi
Last recorded151,956 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 151,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 151,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

no spare wheel found

Pass 29 Jan 2010 141,655 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 129,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 117,063 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 105,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 105,692 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 GKP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

VU02 GKP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 GKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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