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KG52 LVM

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,911 mi
Last recorded141,911 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 LVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 141,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 137,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 125,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r pads worn to limit

Pass 5 May 2015 113,987 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 8 May 2014 102,998 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 96,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 88,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 80,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 80,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2010 70,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,985 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,905 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,442 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,043 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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KG52 LVM 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 85.7%.

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 KG52 LVM, 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 KG52 LVM registered?

KG52 LVM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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