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WG51 MZE

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 MZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,633 miles

all exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 109,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,662 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe & suspension arms are rusty

Rear Tyres are slightly cracked & worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,952 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,851 miles

Front front number plate backing starting to lift.

Plastic sill cover fitted, outer sills not fully inspected.

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 29,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WG51 MZE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG51 MZE, 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 WG51 MZE registered?

WG51 MZE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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