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WX52 UKS

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,945 mi
Last recorded162,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 162,945 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to cords, but within MOT limits

Nearside Rear Tyre valve age split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on both edges

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 162,945 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to cords, but within MOT limits

Nearside Rear Tyre valve age split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on both edges

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 159,280 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 159,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 144,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 129,625 miles

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 116,658 miles

Brake pedal rubber has a small split in bottom corner not effecting anti slip

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

Front brake discs badly worn have big lip on discs

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear brake discs have lip on them

Fail 26 Jul 2012 116,658 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal rubber has a small split in bottom corner not effecting anti slip

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

Front brake discs badly worn have big lip on discs

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear brake discs have lip on them

Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,642 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 101,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,974 miles

both front brake discs worn

slight play inner steering rack joint on nearside front

Fail 21 Sep 2010 89,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

slight play inner steering rack joint on nearside front

Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,361 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 UKS 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 60%.

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 UKS, 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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WX52 UKS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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