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LB02 FZW

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,115 mi
Last recorded133,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 FZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 133,115 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rough bearing type noise heard from rear while driving for brake test advise further inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2026 133,047 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine fault codes stored but no warning light on dash board

rough bearing type noise heard from rear while driving for brake test advise further inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2025 130,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded where they meet the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 121,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section small leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))

center exhaust section and sleeve corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 121,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both the rubber has split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section small leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

center exhaust section and sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,420 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 114,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 106,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,907 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 99,907 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,089 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,088 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 75,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,913 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin is rust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,809 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

rear exhaust box outer skin is rust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,931 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,169 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,514 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,517 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,517 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,792 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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LB02 FZW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LB02 FZW, 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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LB02 FZW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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