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S123 FJS

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 FJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 131,569 miles

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

age related surface rust

Fail 19 Nov 2025 131,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to CO and lambda being to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

age related surface rust

Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,279 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective arm broken away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 119,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed water leaking from radiator cap found when testing. Was failing on high oxygen level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst rear sealing flange badly corroded, weak and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Silencer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 112,871 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,887 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,624 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 100,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,681 miles

nearside front wheel bearing nearing wear limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,454 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,806 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 54,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,595 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Wear On Outter Edge

Rear Silencer, Rear Hanger Corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,348 miles

near side front tyre worn on the outer edge

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,415 miles

near side front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,486 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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S123 FJS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S123 FJS, 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 S123 FJS registered?

S123 FJS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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