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RJ02 TKX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,265 mi
Last recorded129,265 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 TKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME AND ATTACHED SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,294 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,902 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,959 miles

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2020 120,959 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,193 miles

O/S REAR TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection

covers over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2014 112,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection

covers over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 103,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 95,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 86,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 77,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,525 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 59,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 49,839 miles

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

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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RJ02 TKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RJ02 TKX, 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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RJ02 TKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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