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WK52 XMP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,390 mi
Last recorded148,390 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XMP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 148,390 miles

Brake performance not tested Danger of rear sub frame collapse if brake test done (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,709 miles

C/O emissions fluctuate widely in and out of specified range indicating a possible fault.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 139,709 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brakes binding. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

C/O emissions fluctuate widely in and out of specified range indicating a possible fault.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 132,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 132,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering retaining device missing Both front lower ball joint split pins missing. (2.2.C.1g)

Battery loose.

Brake pipe slightly corroded At O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,108 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 122,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 112,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine management light on, rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,199 miles

engine management light on, rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 105,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,781 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 100,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,927 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 541,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WK52 XMP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WK52 XMP, 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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WK52 XMP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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