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DK52 OBS

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,054 mi
Last recorded136,054 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 136,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,760 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 121,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 118,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high on dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,847 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 15,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/SF N/S/F WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (TRACKING REQ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 112,745 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/SF N/S/F WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (TRACKING REQ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 102,106 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,106 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear suspension bushers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,237 miles

rear suspension bushers worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 97,231 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Noticable Rubber Suspension Wear on Rear.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 34,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,752 miles

exhaust heat sheilds corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,185 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,001 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,266 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 OBS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

DK52 OBS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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