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RJ02 TLX

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,892 mi
Last recorded197,892 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 TLX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 197,892 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 192,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 185,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 178,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 170,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 149,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 137,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 120,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,792 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,739 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,739 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 56,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,058 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,594 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 TLX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ02 TLX, 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 RJ02 TLX registered?

RJ02 TLX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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