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KN51 KHX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 KHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

minor exhaust leak from rear box, corroded box

Pass 2 Jan 2014 110,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

rear brake pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushes cracked and deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,514 miles

engine management light on dash

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,514 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on dash

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,508 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 96,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management warning light on

near side inner brake pad worn low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 96,455 miles

engine management warning light on

near side inner brake pad worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,206 miles

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box poor condition,corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 87,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box poor condition,corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 81,551 miles

Exhaust is rusty

Front brake pads may be getting low

Metal brake pipes are covered

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sills are covered

Pass 11 Dec 2008 81,551 miles

Exhaust is rusty

Front brake pads may be getting low

Metal brake pipes are covered

Sills are covered

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,409 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,080 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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KN51 KHX 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN51 KHX, 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 KN51 KHX registered?

KN51 KHX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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