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OV02 CDN

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

160,611 mi
Last recorded160,611 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 CDN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 160,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 158,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 155,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 150,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 148,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 146,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 146,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,453 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,660 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 120,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 100,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,464 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,188 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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OV02 CDN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OV02 CDN, 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

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What year was OV02 CDN registered?

OV02 CDN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is OV02 CDN safe to buy?

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