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WX52 UKP

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 UKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,568 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

rear sills,rear chassis and rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,556 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

rear sills,rear chassis and rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear inner sills and rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,740 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,857 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front no plate deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,144 miles

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

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

tow bar covers bottom of number plate but visible

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,654 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,511 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tow bar fitted on bottom of no plate but all charecters visible

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,511 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

tow bar fitted on bottom of no plate but all charecters visible

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 23,398 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 23,398 miles

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

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 UKP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WX52 UKP, 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 WX52 UKP registered?

WX52 UKP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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