MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn cross member prop shaft diff support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn cross member prop shaft diff support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. to 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear seats missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished showing cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished showing cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear seats missing at time of test
Nearside & Offside rear Tyres deteriorated
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside & Offside rear Tyres deteriorated
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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WG52 GJK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WG52 GJK, 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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WG52 GJK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2002.
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