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GL02 CCA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

144,560 mi
Last recorded144,560 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 CCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,560 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 144,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 141,818 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,690 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 138,687 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 136,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic flange area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R Wheel is a different type.

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 136,319 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer flange area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic flange area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R Wheel is a different type.

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,996 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 133,661 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,552 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 131,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 125,593 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested as exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,908 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 106,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,405 miles

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

advise n s f inner drive shaft gaiter split and loosing grease.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,136 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 79,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 62,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,629 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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GL02 CCA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL02 CCA, 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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GL02 CCA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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