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PE02 PFG

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,419 mi
Last recorded110,419 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 PFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 110,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,487 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 99,302 miles

Areas of under body corrosion detected, not excessive at this time.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,491 miles

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,333 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,776 miles

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

heavy surface corrosion to several suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,575 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,575 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010
Fail 30 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,973 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,277 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 PFG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFG, 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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PE02 PFG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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