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EF52 KXZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,101 mi
Last recorded178,101 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 178,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelbox (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated in places

sills,wheelboxes,suspension mountings etc sowing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2016 171,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated in places

front tyres showing slight perishing

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2016 171,889 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps deteriorated on limit

exhaust deteriorated in places

front tyres showing slight perishing

n/s rear numberplate light dim/deteriorated on limit

o/s front sidelight dim

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,149 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2014 164,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 156,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 150,550 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2013 150,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Coolant leak

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2012 141,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 141,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 132,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 8 Jan 2010 122,706 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 122,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,208 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 98,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 59,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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EF52 KXZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF52 KXZ, 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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EF52 KXZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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