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WX52 ZTS

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

131,245 mi
Last recorded131,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 131,245 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 128,544 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,180 miles

plastic sills

Fail 5 Aug 2021 109,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sills

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,652 miles

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,244 miles

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 100,244 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic covers fitted outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,894 miles

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

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

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

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rods, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 84,184 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sills, both sides (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rods, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,284 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection to some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection to some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 73,482 miles

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

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,482 miles

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,052 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,950 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,950 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,986 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,324 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,459 miles

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

rear tow ball just entering view of number plate.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,783 miles

Refer to original test 774073667267

Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,075 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 20,705 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 ZTS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

WX52 ZTS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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