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RX02 LFB

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,181 mi
Last recorded36,181 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 LFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill in wheel arch slight corrosion to sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,329 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

N/S/F headlight aim on the minimum level

N/S/F mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2020 33,768 miles

O/S/F windscreen washer only working on one jet

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight play in the O/S steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2020 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

O/S/F windscreen washer only working on one jet

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight play in the O/S steering rack

Pass 31 May 2019 32,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,506 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 30,506 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 28,858 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

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

Front number plate in poor condition

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 May 2016 26,890 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Front brake disc lipped & corroded

Front disc pads well worn

Front number plate in poor condition

O/S wiper blade split at both ends

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Slight brake bind on the front brakes

Pass 20 May 2015 24,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 12 May 2014 22,774 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 22,774 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 21,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,514 miles

n/s front disc

o/s front disc

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,915 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,405 miles

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

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

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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RX02 LFB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX02 LFB, 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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RX02 LFB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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