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WA52 JKV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,676 mi
Last recorded190,676 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 JKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 190,676 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 190,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame covered in wax oil

Pass 19 Jan 2022 184,354 miles

Aux belt worn

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 184,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Aux belt worn

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 175,683 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 175,683 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 163,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 161,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 158,780 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 155,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 153,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 140,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 127,485 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,264 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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WA52 JKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA52 JKV, 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 WA52 JKV registered?

WA52 JKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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