2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LO52 HLY
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 393,480 km. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 393,480 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO52 HLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 393,480 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO52 HLY 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 (LO52 HLY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn uk side lower wishbone ball joint split open exposing ba”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced uk side faded lens (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working uk side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LO52 HLY Odometer History
- 20/09/2023386,863 km
- 17/09/2024390,936 mi
- 17/09/2024390,936 km
- 05/09/2025393,479 km+2,543 km
- 26/09/2025393,480 km+1 km
Average of roughly 3,279 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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