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WF02 UEN

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 UEN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,324 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Chip in windscreen

Engine management warning active

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management lamp on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,945 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear anti roll bar droplink bushes have play

nearside front wiper blade not clearing the screen 100% but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Jan 2015 92,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear anti roll bar droplink bushes have play

nearside front wiper blade not clearing the screen 100% but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,173 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

PAS belt is in poor condition, would recommend replacement.

osf headlight washer shroud missing, advise covering or replacement.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,310 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose at front

rear silencer in poor condition

slight oil leak from offside front and nearside front drive shaft seals

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,408 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2012 79,408 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside headlamp washer assembly missing from front bumper

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in rear anti roll bar outer bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,292 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,073 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 41,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 34,267 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 UEN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

WF02 UEN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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