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KD52 KNO

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 KNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 119,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,195 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 110,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,009 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,344 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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KD52 KNO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KNO, 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 KD52 KNO registered?

KD52 KNO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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