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WP02 TGN

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,573 mi
Last recorded129,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 TGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 129,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 129,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner driveshaft boot clips in-effective

both front lower ball joint split pins missing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rears /unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rears /unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,471 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded heavily, needs attention now (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,139 miles

surface rust rear discs

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,605 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,061 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 103,973 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake pads look very low unable to inspect fully suggest replacement

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge and perished

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,856 miles

brake fluid getting low.

front brake pads getting low.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,728 miles

brake disc's corroded

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,633 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills.

front discs slightly corroded and pitted.

undertray fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 92,633 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

covers fitted to outer sills.

front discs slightly corroded and pitted.

undertray fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,036 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded badly

front brake discs scored

road test carried out for brake test

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,157 miles

all brake disc,s rusty.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,216 miles

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

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 TGN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP02 TGN, 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 WP02 TGN registered?

WP02 TGN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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