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RX02 LFV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 75,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,436 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,315 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 24,740 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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RX02 LFV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX02 LFV?

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What year was RX02 LFV registered?

RX02 LFV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is RX02 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 LFV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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