2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · PL51 ETY
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 172,818 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL51 ETY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/01/2023
- 172,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL51 ETY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (PL51 ETY) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PL51 ETY Mileage History
- 19/01/2022167,068 mi
- 16/01/2023172,818 mi+5,750 mi
Average of roughly 5,799 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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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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