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GN52 WGU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,060 mi
Last recorded130,060 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 WGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 130,049 miles

Battery loose

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHING/CRACKING (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened BELT FRAYING (5.2.2a)

Oil leak FEW LEAKS ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 130,047 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH FRONT LAMPS (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM OUTER BALL JOINT ---JOINT ALSO RUSTY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery loose

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHING/CRACKING (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened BELT FRAYING (5.2.2a)

Oil leak FEW LEAKS ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear ex/box rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2015 123,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer cover of rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,205 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,782 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r anti roll bar upper bush worn.

rear exhaust box corroded.

sat nav on screen.

Pass 22 May 2012 101,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,768 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,570 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,570 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,497 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,273 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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GN52 WGU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN52 WGU, 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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GN52 WGU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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