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VX52 WFD

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,373 mi
Last recorded169,373 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 WFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 169,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 169,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 154,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 154,854 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 147,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,727 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 141,727 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 131,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 124,963 miles

both rear wheels seem to be binding slightly

nearside rear tyre on 2-4mm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 114,872 miles

both rear wheel brakes seem to be slightly binding

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

strong advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords

Fail 9 Dec 2011 114,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel brakes seem to be slightly binding

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

strong advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords

Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,027 miles

front brake pads possibly getting low

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

strong advise offside rear tyre worn on outer edge & on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VX52 WFD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VX52 WFD, 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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VX52 WFD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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