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WG52 GJK

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 GJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 140,382 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,198 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 137,194 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,170 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,170 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 129,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 129,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,080 miles

Nearside & Offside rear Tyres deteriorated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2014 123,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 115,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,432 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,117 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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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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