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PE02 PFK

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,484 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,313 miles

Central Lower exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,053 miles

Central Lower exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,778 miles

Central Front exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,778 miles

Central Front exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,463 miles

Central Front exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill/inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp not illuminating registration plate

brake pipes are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,581 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,925 miles

Offside Front VIN plate damaged

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,967 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,967 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system coroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 90,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system coroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer and exhaust flanges coroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

some corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,201 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,867 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 62,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,407 miles

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,130 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,140 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 PFK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFK, 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 PFK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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