2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · DA52 DBV
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 156,500 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 DBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 156,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 DBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (DA52 DBV) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DA52 DBV Mileage History
- 04/08/2022136,992 mi
- 17/08/2023146,633 mi+9,641 mi
- 13/08/2024151,586 mi+4,953 mi
- 02/08/2025154,290 mi+2,704 mi
- 25/07/2026156,500 mi+2,210 mi
Average of roughly 4,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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