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WF52 WVW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

211,733 mi
Last recorded211,733 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 211,733 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 204,067 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 198,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X1 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 189,754 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 179,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 167,717 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 158,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 148,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 137,615 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 127,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,534 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,269 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,074 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,527 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 WVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 WVW, 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 WF52 WVW registered?

WF52 WVW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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