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VU02 PVJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 PVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,060 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 122,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

cover sills fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 120,910 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top support panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 118,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 118,281 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,776 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box join to cat corroded and blowing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,376 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and rear box outer skin

Rear gearbox mount perishing

Slight corrosion to front coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Dec 2014 114,375 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust system and rear box outer skin

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

Rear gearbox mount perishing

Slight corrosion to front coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,565 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 66,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,206 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 PVJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVJ, 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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VU02 PVJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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