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WN52 LRF

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,251 mi
Last recorded175,251 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 LRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 175,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 165,628 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 165,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 156,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 148,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 141,004 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 133,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 126,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,460 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,492 miles

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,033 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

unber car muddy

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,901 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,967 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 LRF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

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

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