2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · OV51 YBE
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/01/2002. Recorded mileage 110,254 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1994cc
OV51 YBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 110,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OV51 YBE Mileage History
- 17/03/2022108,213 mi
- 06/04/2022108,213 mi
- 05/06/2025110,219 mi+2,006 mi
- 04/07/2025110,254 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 619 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OV51 YBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (OV51 YBE) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 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: Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 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 Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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