2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WA52 JKV
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 190,676 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 JKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
- 190,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 JKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (WA52 JKV) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WA52 JKV Mileage History
- 17/01/2022184,354 mi
- 19/01/2022184,354 mi
- 19/12/2023190,653 mi+6,299 mi
- 28/03/2024190,676 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,882 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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