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KD52 KNF

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

197,672 mi
Last recorded197,672 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 KNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 197,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 197,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens hazy/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 197,672 miles

Nearside front foglamp insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2021 197,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front foglamp insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2020 197,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 197,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 192,030 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 192,029 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine idle speed too high 2000 rpm (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel door does not open from control (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 175,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 158,133 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Front brake pads low

Fail 21 Nov 2017 158,133 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Front brake pads low

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,919 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,585 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,585 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,885 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2012 71,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,562 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,235 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 27,674 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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KD52 KNF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KD52 KNF, 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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KD52 KNF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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