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SH02 FWO

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,033 mi
Last recorded50,033 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 FWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,264 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 34,329 miles

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers therefor unable to to inspect properly

Fail 15 Jun 2022 34,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers therefor unable to to inspect properly

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,782 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BADLY CORRODED AT FRONT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,245 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 22,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,410 miles

rear brakes dragging slightly advise to have serviced

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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SH02 FWO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green 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 SH02 FWO, 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 SH02 FWO registered?

SH02 FWO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is SH02 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 FWO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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