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KP52 PNJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,583 mi
Last recorded193,583 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 PNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 193,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

boot door has corrosion

underside of car has corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 11 May 2022 191,288 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 191,262 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle dirty at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2021 186,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 186,134 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 178,762 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 178,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 177,263 miles

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

MIL. lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front window not working

exhaust emissions lambda actual value only just pass MOT requirements

Fail 23 Jan 2019 177,263 miles

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

MIL. lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front window not working

exhaust emissions lambda actual value only just pass MOT requirements

Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 148,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 148,121 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 140,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,523 miles

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

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

slight exhaust rattle

Fail 17 Jun 2013 132,523 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust rattle

Pass 17 May 2012 126,005 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 126,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 119,436 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 119,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 108,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,913 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,247 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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KP52 PNJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KP52 PNJ, 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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KP52 PNJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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