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RF52 TVO

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,129 mi
Last recorded87,129 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 TVO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 87,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in the centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated all fuel pipes running along top of engine corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing in general to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing in general to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 85,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in nearside section of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated all fuel pipes running along top of engine corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing in general to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing in general to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,410 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,790 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,288 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,150 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 83,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,109 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,109 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,221 miles

some under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,055 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,912 miles

Engine management light is on

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,244 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007

NEW SPEEDOMETER UNIT FITTED PRIOR TO M.O.T.TEST LAST KNOWN MILEAGE 58364

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,844 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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RF52 TVO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RF52 TVO, 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 RF52 TVO registered?

RF52 TVO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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