MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
Exhaust system corroded.
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
genrual under body corrosion
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear Tyre worn excessively on the inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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