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HF52 KUP

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 KUP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link rods (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link rods (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,162 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,796 miles

Engine light on.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,452 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 89,491 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,149 miles

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

off side front tyre worn off on inside edge

Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,185 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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HF52 KUP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HF52 KUP, 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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HF52 KUP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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