2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · DA51 OZS
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 141,183 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA51 OZS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2021
- 141,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA51 OZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (DA51 OZS) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DA51 OZS Mileage History
- 05/11/202141,022 mi
- 22/11/2021141,183 mi+100,161 mi
Average of roughly 2,133,843 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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