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PE02 PFA

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,081 mi
Last recorded69,081 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 PFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,822 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,505 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,641 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 54,813 miles

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

n/sf tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,813 miles

n/sf tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,077 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,569 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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PE02 PFA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 PE02 PFA, 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 PE02 PFA registered?

PE02 PFA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is PE02 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE02 PFA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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