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HX02 WXE

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,764 mi
Last recorded127,764 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 WXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 127,764 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/s + O/s Trailing arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 127,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 127,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 126,535 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 122,760 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven Is slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Cat joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At 4 way union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,414 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Cat joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At 4 way union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,090 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,090 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HX02 WXE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX02 WXE, 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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What year was HX02 WXE registered?

HX02 WXE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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