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DK02 SSZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 SSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 84,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,976 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,388 miles

front side windows tinted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,489 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,710 miles

rear silencer non standard/excessive noise level

tinting to front windows exceeds legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 28,479 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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DK02 SSZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK02 SSZ, 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 DK02 SSZ registered?

DK02 SSZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is DK02 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 SSZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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