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EK52 ZXY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,366 mi
Last recorded137,366 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 137,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 137,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,933 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,148 miles

EML ON

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

exhaust flange rusty likely to fail

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,465 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,672 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,601 miles

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

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 ZXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZXY, 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 EK52 ZXY registered?

EK52 ZXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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