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T4 UPE

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,292 mi
Last recorded178,292 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 UPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 178,292 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 169,476 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 169,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 162,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 162,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer + Deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Number Plate Light Covers Missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,868 miles

Both Rear Number plate Light Covers Missing

Both Rear Tyres Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust section Deterioted

Unable To Test Rear Seat Belts and Rear Seat Backs Due To Objects in Load Area

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both Rear Number plate Light Covers Missing

Both Rear Tyres Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust section Deterioted

Unable To Test Rear Seat Belts and Rear Seat Backs Due To Objects in Load Area

Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,940 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,744 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,730 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,791 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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T4 UPE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T4 UPE, 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 T4 UPE registered?

T4 UPE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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