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WU02 ZPN

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,241 mi
Last recorded162,241 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 ZPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 162,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear union block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear union block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 159,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear light lens damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 153,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 144,841 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 144,841 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,445 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 128,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 107,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 97,443 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 87,753 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 87,753 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 78,080 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 8 May 2007 67,966 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 67,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,076 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 38,242 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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WU02 ZPN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU02 ZPN, 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 WU02 ZPN registered?

WU02 ZPN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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