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KT02 RHY

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,018 mi
Last recorded176,018 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 RHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 176,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 165,566 miles

all welding underseald

Fail 19 Mar 2014 165,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 150,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 141,321 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 141,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine warning light on

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 122,642 miles

REAR TYRES EDGE WEAR(UNEVEN)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,141 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 111,957 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 102,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,541 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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KT02 RHY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KT02 RHY, 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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KT02 RHY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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