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LF02 BBZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,786 mi
Last recorded58,786 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 BBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,903 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,903 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,742 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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LF02 BBZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LF02 BBZ, 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 LF02 BBZ registered?

LF02 BBZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is LF02 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 BBZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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