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WA52 VKX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,111 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,580 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 81,580 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,332 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,299 miles

exhaust is corroded but secure

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,388 miles

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,593 miles

rear exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,936 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 VKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 VKX registered?

WA52 VKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is WA52 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 VKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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