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DK52 BTU

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 113,490 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 107,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,696 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,292 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,592 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,163 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 90,539 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 90,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,968 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 3mm

exhaust catalyst flanges corroded

rear silencer corroded slight leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 3mm

exhaust catalyst flanges corroded

rear silencer corroded slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silincer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,627 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 30,372 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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DK52 BTU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK52 BTU, 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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DK52 BTU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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