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EY02 EOW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 EOW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 114,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,729 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,164 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,606 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Too old

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,982 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Headlamps misting

Fail 11 Feb 2020 105,921 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Headlamps misting

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,848 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Hand brake has long travel

Wipers poor

Fail 19 Feb 2019 103,838 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Hand brake has long travel

Wipers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,810 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 100,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,700 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY

Fail 4 Feb 2015 88,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Some play in rear an ti roll b ar links

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,925 miles

Some play in rear an ti roll b ar links

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,570 miles

rear bumper damaged

scratches on bodywork

scratches on front bumper

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,595 miles

Exhaust heat sheild deteriated and rattles

Rear exhaust knocks on body

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,689 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,632 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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EY02 EOW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY02 EOW, 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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EY02 EOW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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