CarVerify

Free Car Check

LBZ 8545

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

168,556 mi
Last recorded168,556 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 8545
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 168,556 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2025 159,654 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,166 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 152,161 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 142,301 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 134,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 122,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,305 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 111,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,077 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LBZ 8545 is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LBZ 8545, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBZ 8545?

You can check the full history of LBZ 8545 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LBZ 8545 registered?

LBZ 8545 is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LBZ 8545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBZ 8545 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LBZ 8545 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LBZ 8545. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.