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VE02 WSJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 WSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,342 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 138,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 137,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheels slightly binding

general corrosion to suspension

osr and nsr inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 137,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheels slightly binding

general corrosion to suspension

osr and nsr inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,037 miles

general corrosion to chassis and suspension

underbody greased

Pass 8 Nov 2022 135,225 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,446 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 125,497 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,436 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,901 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 115,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 109,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 103,690 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,479 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 91,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 91,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 83,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 May 2008 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 53,627 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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VE02 WSJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE02 WSJ, 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 VE02 WSJ registered?

VE02 WSJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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