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WF52 WVL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,563 mi
Last recorded184,563 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 184,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake / parking brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Becoming very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 173,472 miles

Exhaust corroded and hanger bracket missing but adequately supported.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 173,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Centre to rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Engine management light on, vehicle pre July 2003

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat/centre pipe flange poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 167,556 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2020 167,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 163,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

genrual under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2019 163,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

genrual under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 160,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 151,682 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 151,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 132,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,086 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box has a mounting bracket broken but the exhaust is still supported ok

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,963 miles

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

offside rear Tyre worn excessively on the inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 44,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,430 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 WVL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF52 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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