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GN52 WHE

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,254 mi
Last recorded66,254 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 WHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 60,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,825 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 25,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 24,957 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,043 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen slightly.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,011 miles

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

engine oil level high???

rear roof seat belt reel mount / cross member flex when pulled / slightly???

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,606 miles

both front tyres treads edges slightly worn

engine oil level to high

Fail 10 Nov 2009 16,606 miles

engine oil level to high

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres treads edges slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,842 miles

off side rear upper seat belt roof mounted reel,flex slightly when seat belt locked/pulled hard/cross member????

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,795 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 12,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,125 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 WHE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHE, 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 GN52 WHE registered?

GN52 WHE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is GN52 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 WHE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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