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VU51 EKA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,053 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,403 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,403 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,057 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 76,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,556 miles

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

raer discs corroded ..

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,762 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,905 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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VU51 EKA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU51 EKA, 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 VU51 EKA registered?

VU51 EKA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VU51 EKA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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