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BD02 CAE

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CAE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 125,459 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 125,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 118,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,954 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 105,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body sill covers fitted

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

slight corrosion exhaust system

slight damage nearside lower ball joint rubber

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body sill covers fitted

headlamp lenses discoloured

offside rear shock has a misting of oil

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted offside rear

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,566 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,775 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,775 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 58,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,557 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 38,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 30,766 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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BD02 CAE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD02 CAE, 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 BD02 CAE registered?

BD02 CAE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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