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WN52 LPP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,286 mi
Last recorded104,286 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 LPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,764 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,552 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 57,907 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,552 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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WN52 LPP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN52 LPP, 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 WN52 LPP registered?

WN52 LPP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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