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WM51 LFH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,841 mi
Last recorded168,841 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 LFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2020 168,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 164,481 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 164,474 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 158,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 158,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,649 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 142,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 142,380 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 125,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,131 miles

both inner cv boots split

Fail 24 Nov 2011 101,131 miles

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

both inner cv boots split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,186 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 28,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,472 miles

nearside front tyre close to minimum legal tread depth.

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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WM51 LFH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM51 LFH, 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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WM51 LFH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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