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HK52 EWV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 EWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,899 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded

O/S/F indicator N/W and broken

Rear chassis areas beside fuel tank getting abit corroded

Rear number plate abit detertiorated

Slight rattle from exhaust area when reving engine (Heat shield?)

Tailgate difficult to open (Handle seized up)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,655 miles

Exhaust abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components and subframes starting to get abit corroded

O/S/F side indicator lens broken

Fail 2 Dec 2010 101,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Exhaust abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components and subframes starting to get abit corroded

Front b/discs getting corroded at edges

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/F side indicator lens broken

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,115 miles

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

os/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 6 Dec 2007 77,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,042 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,463 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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HK52 EWV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK52 EWV, 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 HK52 EWV registered?

HK52 EWV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is HK52 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 EWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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