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KY52 FJF

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,099 mi
Last recorded145,099 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 FJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 145,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 136,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,894 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,208 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 16 Oct 2013 107,208 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 98,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,567 miles

exhaust rear part corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Oct 2008 60,567 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust rear part corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,432 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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KY52 FJF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY52 FJF, 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 KY52 FJF registered?

KY52 FJF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is KY52 FJF safe to buy?

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