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SH02 TVW

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,423 miles

All underbody components are heavily undersealed

Both sills heavily undersealed and covered

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 111,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,975 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,937 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,951 miles

Car heavily covered in body sealer making it difficult to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,941 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Car heavily body sealed and difficult to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,958 miles

Back box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,717 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,040 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,923 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top strut mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top strut mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,990 miles

fresh underseal applied to the under side of the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,091 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,917 miles

front pads 90% worn

Pass 23 Sep 2005 22,537 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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SH02 TVW 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 SH02 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

SH02 TVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 July 2002.

Is SH02 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 TVW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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