MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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