MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front worn edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine warning lamp illuminated
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes / past service standards / advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both exhaust down pipe heat shields loose and rattling
both rear light lenses slightly damaged / nearside tapped up
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil reduced damping affect,, recommend replace (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear number plate light lense broken
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
engine oil level below min,, recommend attention ASAP
front cross member slightly corroded
front exhaust heat shield loose
sill covers fitted, limiting view
vehicle internal headlamp adjustor set to position 3 for mot requirements
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust joint deteriorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil reduced damping affect,, recommend replace (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
engine oil level below min,, recommend attention ASAP
front cross member slightly corroded
front exhaust heat shield loose
sill covers fitted, limiting view
vehicle internal headlamp adjustor set to position 3 for mot requirements
EML warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm ,, cut in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in place,, worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust joint slightly deteriorated
front cross member slightly corroded
sill covers fitted, limiting view
suspect clutch release bearing ,slight noise
vehicle internal headlamp adjustor set to position 3 for mot requirements
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)
EML warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm ,, cut in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in place,, worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust joint slightly deteriorated
front cross member slightly corroded
sill covers fitted, limiting view
suspect clutch release bearing ,slight noise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear child seat fitted
exhaust mount cracked center section and loose shields rattle
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear child seat fitted
exhaust mount cracked center section and loose shields rattle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine check light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine check light on
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine check light on
engine check light on
engine manigment light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine manigment light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light on
engine management light on
rear exhaust corroded
unable to measure brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH02 RWU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 FH02 RWU, 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 RWU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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