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WJ51 ZTH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ZTH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,711 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 72,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,797 miles

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

front brake disc badly pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,510 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,222 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,103 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WJ51 ZTH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WJ51 ZTH, 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 WJ51 ZTH registered?

WJ51 ZTH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ51 ZTH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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