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FM51 MZJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 MZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 70,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrosion.offside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,924 miles

rear of nearside sill corroded .rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear of offside sill corroded .rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,775 miles

rear of sills corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,880 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 61,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill inner wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut mount inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill inner wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut mount inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,839 miles

front exhaust blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 57,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,974 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off/side rear brake hose mounting very corroded

off/side rear brake pipe getting corroded

rear tyres cracking outer walls

Fail 28 Jan 2016 50,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off/side rear brake hose mounting very corroded

off/side rear brake pipe getting corroded

rear tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,068 miles

offside rear brake hose mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking/split inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,963 miles

rear silencer corroded, leaking slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,245 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear silincer.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,017 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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FM51 MZJ 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 80.8%.

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 FM51 MZJ, 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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FM51 MZJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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