2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · SP52 JCO
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 172,026 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP52 JCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 172,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP52 JCO 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 (SP52 JCO) between March 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
SP52 JCO Mileage History
- 01/03/2023167,184 mi
- 02/03/2023167,185 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2024172,024 mi+4,839 mi
- 08/07/2024172,025 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2024172,026 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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