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KD02 NKR

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 NKR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 132,683 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 132,681 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 131,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 120,180 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on the limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,293 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 111,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 98,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,089 miles

tow bar electrics held up by tape

under tray loose

Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,685 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,685 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 80,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 50,276 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KD02 NKR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KD02 NKR, 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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KD02 NKR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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