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WA52 VKK

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,898 mi
Last recorded89,898 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,898 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,557 miles

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,546 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,823 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,045 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,254 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,171 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 16,891 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 VKK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red 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 WA52 VKK, 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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WA52 VKK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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