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7082 MF

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7082 MF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,923 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 77,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,906 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,163 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

Rear tyres wearing on the tread shoulders

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyres wearing low on the tread shoulders

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,710 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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7082 MF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 7082 MF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7082 MF registered?

7082 MF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 7082 MF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7082 MF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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