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WN52 LPZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,938 mi
Last recorded146,938 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 146,938 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 146,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 131,832 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 126,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 119,456 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 119,456 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2010 110,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,350 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 LPZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LPZ, 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 WN52 LPZ registered?

WN52 LPZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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