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WF52 WDU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,830 mi
Last recorded231,830 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 231,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 229,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 229,101 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 225,495 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 221,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 218,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear out of floor. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 212,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 202,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 191,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 179,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 179,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 169,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 160,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,458 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,944 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system has slight corrosion in areas

headlamp front lens covers have slight deterioration

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,697 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 71,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,511 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,275 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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WF52 WDU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF52 WDU, 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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WF52 WDU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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