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GK52 PFO

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 PFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 157,574 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 157,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 146,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,015 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 123,417 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST DET

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,306 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 106,306 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 93,698 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 93,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2009 82,106 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 71,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 57,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,848 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,056 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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GK52 PFO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK52 PFO, 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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GK52 PFO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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