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OE02 NFH

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,953 mi
Last recorded169,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 NFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 169,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 154,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 134,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 117,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,620 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,247 miles

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

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

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

eml

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,149 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded and small leaks

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,149 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer corroded and small leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,347 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 65,346 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 38,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,133 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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OE02 NFH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OE02 NFH, 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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OE02 NFH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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