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W888 CHW

2002 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 CHW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 52,503 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 52,503 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 50,298 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 50,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Main bolt to the hub and control arms (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 43,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,301 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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W888 CHW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W888 CHW, 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 W888 CHW registered?

W888 CHW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is W888 CHW safe to buy?

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