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DK52 ETX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,635 mi
Last recorded176,635 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ETX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 176,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 157,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 137,614 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 137,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,859 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 ETX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 ETX registered?

DK52 ETX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DK52 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 ETX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK52 ETX have outstanding finance?

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