MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no oil left in shock (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
front cross member corroded/holed
rear tyres perished and worn out of shape
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
eml on
front cross member corroded and holed
rear reg plate slightly obscured
rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar ball
front cross member corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar ball
front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
exhaust system corroded
front lower cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake fluid level low
exhaust system corroded
front lower cross member corroded
vehicle pulls slightly to the right under braking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn and corroded
gearbox noisy
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW02 TZP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 MW02 TZP, 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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MW02 TZP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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