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WA51 WTU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,774 mi
Last recorded165,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 WTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 165,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Eml on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 164,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 164,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 152,594 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 152,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 145,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 139,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate poor not likely to be missread

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 113,798 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 113,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,059 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 57,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,383 miles

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

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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WA51 WTU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA51 WTU, 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 WA51 WTU registered?

WA51 WTU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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