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GN52 WHC

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,461 mi
Last recorded121,461 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 WHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,461 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 4 Jun 2015 121,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,476 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,294 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,294 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,093 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,534 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs lipped

front pads low 90% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 36,227 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 WHC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GN52 WHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN52 WHC registered?

GN52 WHC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GN52 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 WHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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