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SW02 OAC

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 OAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,214 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 102,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co and lambda to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working all side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative lights (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,982 miles

offside front tyre cracking on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2024 101,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

offside front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush starting to crack & perish

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush starting to crack & perish

fuel hose in engine bay starting to crack & perish

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush starting to crack & perish

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush starting to crack & perish

fuel hose in engine bay starting to crack & perish

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 93,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,133 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,133 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,869 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,002 miles

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

slight rattle from exhaust heatshield

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,830 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,605 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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SW02 OAC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SW02 OAC, 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 SW02 OAC registered?

SW02 OAC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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The MOT history for SW02 OAC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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