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FH02 RWU

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,070 mi
Last recorded184,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 RWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 184,070 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 176,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 165,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 155,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 146,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 146,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 143,419 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 143,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,489 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 139,489 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 130,533 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 130,533 miles

engine check light on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 126,173 miles

engine manigment light on

Fail 12 Feb 2013 126,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 114,319 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 114,319 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,258 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 106,258 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 85,199 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,199 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,563 miles

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 42,448 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 42,437 miles

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.

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 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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