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WJ02 JKU

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,719 mi
Last recorded161,719 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 JKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 161,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,656 miles

the exhaust heat sheild is rattling

the exhaust rear box outer skin is rusting

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,884 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin is rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2011 128,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 124,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,455 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,787 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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WJ02 JKU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ02 JKU, 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 WJ02 JKU registered?

WJ02 JKU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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