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VN52 MWL

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,995 mi
Last recorded168,995 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 168,995 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 168,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 157,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 157,275 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,191 miles

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

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 148,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake binding excessively

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 148,127 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flange corroded/weakened

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,811 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,384 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,620 miles

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

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,195 miles

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil low.

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall,not through to canvas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 81,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 81,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No oil in engine!

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,647 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,907 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

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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VN52 MWL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VN52 MWL, 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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VN52 MWL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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