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FH02 RWO

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 RWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 116,425 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,436 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,865 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,813 miles

brake pipes obscured and in a plastic sleeve

engine and gear box oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front brake discs scorn and worn

rear silencer heavily deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,813 miles

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

brake pipes obscured and in a plastic sleeve

engine and gear box oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front brake discs scorn and worn

rear silencer heavily deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,606 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,729 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,724 miles

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

corosion to suspension items

rear registration bulbs insecure

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,133 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres cracked and perished

rear section and rear silencer of exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2005 11,785 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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FH02 RWO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH02 RWO, 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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FH02 RWO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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