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WX52 ULB

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,237 mi
Last recorded118,237 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 ULB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 118,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 118,237 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2011 108,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,270 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 ULB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ULB, 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

How do I check the history of WX52 ULB?

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What year was WX52 ULB registered?

WX52 ULB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is WX52 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 ULB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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