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WJ02 JKX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,267 mi
Last recorded127,267 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 127,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,592 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 116,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 580 (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 108,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 108,840 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,931 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

catalytic converter rattling inside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,319 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,583 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,289 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 JKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JKX, 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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WJ02 JKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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