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RV02 DMO

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

159,944 mi
Last recorded159,944 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 DMO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 159,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 159,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2024 157,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 154,511 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also, slightly rough on rotation. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Held by cable ties, have advised presenter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,648 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 128,981 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn low/uneven and also cracked on tread.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both reg lamps (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn low/uneven and also cracked on tread.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,457 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 100,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 83,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,890 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge

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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RV02 DMO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RV02 DMO, 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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RV02 DMO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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