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WG51 MZL

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 MZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021

both rear tyres worn to 3.5 mm tread

surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2020

Front discs corrded + pitted

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front discs corrded + pitted

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2019

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019

Clutch pedal pad missing

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch pedal pad missing

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018

both rear parallel link bar bushes slightly cracking

eml light on display

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil residue on gearbox

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear parallel link bar bushes slightly cracking

eml light on display

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil residue on gearbox

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 192,211 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 20 Jan 2017 192,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,336 miles

Nearside Outer drivers mirror held on with tape

all engine mounting worn and weakend

both front drop links worn

both rear drop links worn

mileage not displayed properly

various front and rear suspension components worn and perished

Fail 16 Dec 2015 13,336 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Outer drivers mirror held on with tape

all engine mounting worn and weakend

both front drop links worn

both rear drop links worn

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system and no oil registering on dip stick

mileage not displayed properly

various front and rear suspension components worn and perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,526 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust heatsheilds loose

front pads wearing thin

mil on dash

minor exhaust leak from exhaust back box and rear joint

slight play in steering uj

Pass 31 Jan 2014 133,587 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing close to the 1.6mm limit

Engine management light on

Front brake disc inner surfaces are starting to corrode and pit

emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle only just fall within specified limits at 1.03

Pass 12 Jan 2013 128,910 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 122,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 114,032 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,359 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 102,359 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,026 miles

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,875 miles

wear ridges on front brake discs and corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,581 miles

Both rear tyres and n/s front close to legal limit

Fail 7 Mar 2006 59,581 miles

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

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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WG51 MZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG51 MZL, 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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WG51 MZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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