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VE02 WUJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,577 mi
Last recorded145,577 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 WUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 145,577 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS and OS diff carrier (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 138,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 131,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 124,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 124,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 114,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 61,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,887 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 WUJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon 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 VE02 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

VE02 WUJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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