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WG51 MZN

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 MZN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 154,836 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 154,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER ONE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 138,270 miles

front registration plate de-lamanating

Fail 26 Nov 2014 138,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine oil level on min.

front registration plate de-lamanating

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate de-lamanating

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,831 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 113,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust knocking on heatshield

Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,925 miles

both front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,684 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outter edges

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

Slight front brake inbalance

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,309 miles

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2007 57,228 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,107 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,300 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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WG51 MZN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MZN, 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 WG51 MZN registered?

WG51 MZN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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