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FX52 RXP

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,034 mi
Last recorded140,034 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 140,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,916 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,861 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 125,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,881 miles

EXAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,913 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,637 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,432 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2008 54,093 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,316 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,932 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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FX52 RXP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX52 RXP, 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 FX52 RXP registered?

FX52 RXP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is FX52 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 RXP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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