2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · GD51 BXJ
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 177,803 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD51 BXJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 177,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD51 BXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (GD51 BXJ) between January 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GD51 BXJ Mileage History
- 06/01/200653,809 mi
- 06/01/200653,809 mi
- 19/12/200661,834 mi+8,025 mi
- 03/01/200866,387 mi+4,553 mi
- 03/01/200866,387 mi
- 06/01/200976,481 mi+10,094 mi
- 14/12/200986,096 mi+9,615 mi
- 07/12/201096,218 mi+10,122 mi
- 09/12/2011107,687 mi+11,469 mi
- 14/12/2012120,639 mi+12,952 mi
- 12/12/2013128,417 mi+7,778 mi
- 17/12/2014136,279 mi+7,862 mi
- 06/01/2016144,600 mi+8,321 mi
- 19/12/2016152,532 mi+7,932 mi
- 21/12/2017158,625 mi+6,093 mi
- 07/01/2019162,901 mi+4,276 mi
- 11/01/2019162,904 mi+3 mi
- 10/01/2020168,082 mi+5,178 mi
- 18/12/2020173,529 mi+5,447 mi
- 18/12/2020173,529 mi
- 02/02/2022177,803 mi+4,274 mi
Average of roughly 7,714 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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