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WJ02 ZCA

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 ZCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,622 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,746 miles

MIL on

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,425 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,648 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,552 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 ZCA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ02 ZCA registered?

WJ02 ZCA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 ZCA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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