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EG02 ODX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 ODX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,489 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 104,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 98,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,555 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,638 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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EG02 ODX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EG02 ODX, 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 EG02 ODX registered?

EG02 ODX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is EG02 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 ODX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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