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KE52 KWB

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 KWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 59,414 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 58,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension corroded.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished + 22 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished + 9 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear redius arm back bushes cracks. no play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,191 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 56,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded, outer skin peeling off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 55,250 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights inop (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded, outer skin peeling off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,225 miles

engine managment warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,696 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall deep cut (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,714 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,815 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,095 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,077 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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KE52 KWB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE52 KWB, 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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KE52 KWB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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