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WF02 UEM

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 UEM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 138,993 miles

all anti roll bar drop links have slight play. front and rear

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,993 miles

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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all anti roll bar drop links have slight play. front and rear

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut top (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut top (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,309 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,212 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 52,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,846 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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WF02 UEM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF02 UEM, 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 WF02 UEM registered?

WF02 UEM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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