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DK52 BTO

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,767 mi
Last recorded133,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 133,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,794 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,737 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam benders fitted (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,737 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings near strut tops (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam benders fitted (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 90,944 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 22,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 22,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DK52 BTO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK52 BTO, 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 DK52 BTO registered?

DK52 BTO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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