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WX52 ULA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,699 mi
Last recorded143,699 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,699 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,823 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 134,823 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 127,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 127,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,362 miles

Engine oil dipping low.

Front Heat shields on front exhaust pipe loose.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Debris in silencer.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 115,362 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil dipping low.

Front Heat shields on front exhaust pipe loose.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Debris in silencer.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly uneven & becoming low n/s 2mm o/s 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,947 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,078 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,770 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 ULA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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