2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LU52 AOJ
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 71,302 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU52 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 71,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU52 AOJ 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 (LU52 AOJ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LU52 AOJ Mileage History
- 07/02/202259,770 mi
- 16/02/202362,199 mi+2,429 mi
- 13/02/202464,830 mi+2,631 mi
- 18/02/202567,360 mi+2,530 mi
- 18/02/202671,302 mi+3,942 mi
Average of roughly 2,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
- 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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