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GF52 XJK

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,071 mi
Last recorded178,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 XJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 178,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 178,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 170,063 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,881 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,004 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,605 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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GF52 XJK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF52 XJK, 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 GF52 XJK registered?

GF52 XJK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is GF52 XJK safe to buy?

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