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EK52 ZXW

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZXW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,530 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,725 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 126,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,121 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 119,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,304 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box flange badly corroded / thin

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Number Plate Badly weathered

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

Small Stone Chips To Zone A And B Of Windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 79,121 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Number Plate Badly weathered

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

Small Stone Chips To Zone A And B Of Windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,920 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shields noisey

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight leak from offside inner drive shaft boot

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,369 miles

brake fluid level is getting low

front brake pad linings are low

nearside wiper blade is poor

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the inside edges

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,005 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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EK52 ZXW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK52 ZXW, 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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EK52 ZXW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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