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KX52 WKR

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,361 mi
Last recorded158,361 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 WKR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 158,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 158,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 145,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 145,415 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 145,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

eml light on

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear wiper blade req attention

Pass 14 Jul 2012 145,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,191 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,412 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY STAINED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT STAINING IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,045 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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KX52 WKR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KX52 WKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX52 WKR registered?

KX52 WKR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is KX52 WKR safe to buy?

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