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DK52 BTV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 135,388 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 101,713 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 9 May 2011 101,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust blowing

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,250 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 42,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 23,325 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 BTV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

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