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AU52 NWA

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,477 mi
Last recorded39,477 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 39,477 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 37,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,371 miles

EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 31,437 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,799 miles

Exhaust system corroded and backbox outter skin deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,347 miles

body sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,545 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,959 miles

Offside front tyre is well worn on the inside tread area.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,560 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE / REAR SILENSER HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,045 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AU52 NWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 NWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU52 NWA registered?

AU52 NWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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