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RDP 325

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDP 325
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,560 miles

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023
Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,538 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Sep 2022 100,527 miles

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,990 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,569 miles

Front wiper linkage worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,383 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,339 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,748 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 25,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,224 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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RDP 325 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 87.5%.

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 RDP 325, 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 RDP 325 registered?

RDP 325 is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RDP 325 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDP 325 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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