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HF52 KUS

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,947 mi
Last recorded119,947 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 KUS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,947 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 119,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,689 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 98,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,285 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 KUS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green 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 HF52 KUS, 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 HF52 KUS registered?

HF52 KUS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is HF52 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 KUS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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