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WF52 WVP

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion underside &c..

Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside door sill cover fitted, not allowing for full inspection

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 73,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

door sill covers fitted, not allowing for full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,098 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,097 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light corrosion in places underneath

underseal applied front and rear underneath vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2020 66,033 miles

Emissions not tested Due to hole in rear exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Hole in rear exhaust box. Plus outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture All the mounting point broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rear mounting point about to brake way due to corrosion (1.6 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine and dripping on the the power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,221 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack with age

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

Offside Wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil misting at the rear of the engine and dropping on the the power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both ABS sensor wire mounting brackets corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and coming off

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,171 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,568 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,724 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,884 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,182 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 WVP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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