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LX02 OSJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

170,268 mi
Last recorded170,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 OSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2023 170,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 169,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

beam image poor

Fail 17 Jun 2022 169,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

beam image poor

Pass 2 Jun 2021 162,597 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear subframe showing sings of corrosion

slight blow at centre exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2021 162,597 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear subframe showing sings of corrosion

slight blow at centre exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2020 158,636 miles

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

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

beam image poor

front and rear anti roll, link bushes have some play

pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Jun 2020 158,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

beam image poor

front and rear anti roll, link bushes have some play

pedal rubber worn

Pass 8 May 2019 152,890 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 152,768 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 147,109 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 May 2018 146,978 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 May 2017 142,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 142,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 137,360 miles

all tyres wearing low and cracking on sidewalls

segment missing from eye level brake light

small chip on winscreen

Fail 23 May 2016 137,360 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing low and cracking on sidewalls

segment missing from eye level brake light

small chip on winscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,424 miles

segment missing from eye level brake light

small stone chips on screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,016 miles

engine mgt light on

exhaust back box in poor condition and leaking slightly

offside front driveshaft inner boot slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,066 miles

rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,988 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 88,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 70,538 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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LX02 OSJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LX02 OSJ, 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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LX02 OSJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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