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HV02 XWT

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,073 mi
Last recorded127,073 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 XWT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 127,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-70-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable slightly loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Slightly Loose

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential noisey and rough when rotated

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 89,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,544 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,138 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,768 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,049 miles

All 4 tyres are perished on side walls advise replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,574 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/perished sidewalls, but no cords showing.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,577 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,054 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 53,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 27,516 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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HV02 XWT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV02 XWT, 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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HV02 XWT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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