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VN02 WRP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,560 mi
Last recorded197,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 WRP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 197,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 190,315 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 190,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 182,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 182,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 173,622 miles

All Rear Suspension Bushes Deteriorated.

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust Knocking On Body Of The Vehicle.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 163,377 miles

Alternator Belt Loose.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel Filler Neck Fragile And Corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 155,348 miles

Engine Has Running Fault.

Engine Managerment Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 155,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine Has Running Fault.

Engine Managerment Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 144,358 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 144,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 133,006 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 132,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 120,045 miles

rear exhaust has been repaired

Pass 30 Oct 2006 108,078 miles

advise front no plate deteriorating

advise rear fog lamp not facing directly to the rear but has more than 50% of light showing

Fail 30 Oct 2006 108,078 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front no plate deteriorating

advise rear fog lamp not facing directly to the rear but has more than 50% of light showing

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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VN02 WRP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VN02 WRP, 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 VN02 WRP registered?

VN02 WRP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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