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RE02 WVR

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,084 mi
Last recorded123,084 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 123,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,249 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Exhaust system in poor condition

Vehicle underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,249 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

some corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs worn and pads on limit

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

some corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,593 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,449 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 42,417 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 42,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 36,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,894 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 30,337 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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RE02 WVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE02 WVR, 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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RE02 WVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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