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RN51 ULU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,789 mi
Last recorded175,789 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 ULU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 175,789 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 174,620 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 174,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 173,511 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear NS outer sill area and the OS rear lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 173,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear NS outer sill area and the OS rear lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 172,769 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section underneath the exhaust heat shields (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Surface co-sign to rear under body and chassis sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 170,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Surface co-sign to rear under body and chassis sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 168,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,496 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 165,360 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper damaged at the NSR

Pass 16 Oct 2017 162,753 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 162,753 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 159,058 miles

NSF tyre sidewall and tread pattern are perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 155,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre is perished in the outer sidewall

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 152,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light lit on dashboard.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 149,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light lit on dashboard.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 146,836 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 146,836 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 142,902 miles

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

brake anti slip pad

clutch anti slip pad

engine management warning lamp on

front disc deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 137,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 136,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 121,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 121,562 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side rear antirollbar drop link bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroding

underside of engine covered,unable to assess fully

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,411 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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RN51 ULU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RN51 ULU, 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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RN51 ULU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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