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KC02 XPA

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,435 mi
Last recorded185,435 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 XPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 185,435 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 185,435 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 174,085 miles

Rear brake pipe required shortly

Fail 24 Jun 2013 174,085 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake pipe required shortly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,490 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 142,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,006 miles

Both rear discs rusted

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 125,006 miles

Both rear discs rusted

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 104,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 104,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2008 87,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,530 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,551 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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KC02 XPA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KC02 XPA, 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 KC02 XPA registered?

KC02 XPA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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