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RF52 TVW

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

217,403 mi
Last recorded217,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 TVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 217,403 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 214,762 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear surface corrosion underside of vehicle age related

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 214,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear surface corrosion underside of vehicle age related

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 211,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))

age related surface rust to underside

Pass 10 Dec 2021 209,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 200,198 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 194,662 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 194,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 186,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 186,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 180,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 175,711 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 175,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 169,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 169,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 159,739 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 159,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,167 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 130,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both f/brake discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 129,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both f/brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 113,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,545 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 99,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,741 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,914 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 TVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVW, 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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RF52 TVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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