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WP02 TFA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 TFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area heavily corroded

all suspension bushes showing age related deterioration

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area heavily corroded

all suspension bushes showing age related deterioration

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,286 miles

EML light illuminated

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to body and suspension items

Fail 24 Jul 2017 99,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light illuminated

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to body and suspension items

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,482 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,653 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 89,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,913 miles

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to rear underside to most metals.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear reaction arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,952 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,924 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,630 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,628 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,270 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 67,417 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,316 miles

inner drive shaft gaiter split[ off side ]

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,884 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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WP02 TFA 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 WP02 TFA, 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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WP02 TFA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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