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SA02 WVZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,147 mi
Last recorded104,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 WVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 104,147 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,239 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,239 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,284 miles

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

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

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

sticker in windowscreen,but is not obscuring veiw to driver

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp on inside of n/s headlamp

n/s/r lower pivot bolts corroded

o/s/r lower pivot bolt corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 45,581 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp on inside of n/s headlamp

n/s/r lower pivot bolts corroded

o/s/r lower pivot bolt corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,677 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,287 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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SA02 WVZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SA02 WVZ, 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 SA02 WVZ registered?

SA02 WVZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is SA02 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 WVZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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