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DK52 BVR

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,640 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,602 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 73,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,690 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,713 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 BVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

DK52 BVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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