2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · SH02 FWO
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 56,187 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH02 FWO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 56,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH02 FWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (SH02 FWO) between August 2006 and November 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”.
SH02 FWO Mileage History
- 02/08/200610,410 mi
- 09/08/200712,350 mi+1,940 mi
- 29/07/200814,309 mi+1,959 mi
- 28/07/200916,236 mi+1,927 mi
- 26/07/201017,859 mi+1,623 mi
- 04/08/201120,431 mi+2,572 mi
- 20/07/201222,848 mi+2,417 mi
- 03/08/201222,921 mi+73 mi
- 05/08/201324,900 mi+1,979 mi
- 06/08/201426,588 mi+1,688 mi
- 06/01/201527,245 mi+657 mi
- 06/01/201527,245 mi
- 12/01/201628,726 mi+1,481 mi
- 13/07/201629,478 mi+752 mi
- 17/01/201730,617 mi+1,139 mi
- 12/01/201831,741 mi+1,124 mi
- 07/01/201932,782 mi+1,041 mi
- 23/10/201933,532 mi+750 mi
- 15/06/202234,328 mi+796 mi
- 29/06/202234,329 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/202343,616 mi+9,287 mi
- 26/06/202447,264 mi+3,648 mi
- 09/09/202550,033 mi+2,769 mi
- 03/11/202656,187 mi+6,154 mi
- 06/11/202656,187 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 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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