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WA51 WUD

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,230 mi
Last recorded124,230 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 WUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,221 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,451 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,451 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,299 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,252 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,989 miles

near side front tyre is bold on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,491 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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WA51 WUD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA51 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

WA51 WUD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is WA51 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 WUD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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