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WX52 UKM

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,678 mi
Last recorded105,678 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 UKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,902 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,919 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,183 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,375 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,375 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,469 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,060 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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WX52 UKM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX52 UKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX52 UKM registered?

WX52 UKM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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