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NA52 KRN

2002 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,893 mi
Last recorded171,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 KRN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 171,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 166,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front to rear by pipe joints. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak bad oil leak. ()

engine man light on dash.

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

rear wiper rubber split.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 166,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front to rear by pipe joints. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak bad oil leak. ()

engine man light on dash.

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 159,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 148,534 miles

Both frnt anti roll bar links knocking and slight play in ball joints

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Masks/converters attached to front headlamp units

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 148,534 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both frnt anti roll bar links knocking and slight play in ball joints

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Masks/converters attached to front headlamp units

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 134,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction lamp indicating fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tyre valaves detriated

Pass 24 Dec 2013 124,865 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2012 116,468 miles

**PRE MOT CHECKS FOUND NO OIL LEVEL SHOWING ON ENGINE DIPSTICK**TOPPED UP TO CONTINUE TEST**

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,925 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,944 miles

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

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

airbag light on

steering rack has slight play in rubber bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2010 99,944 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

airbag light on

steering rack has slight play in rubber bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2009 92,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,732 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,385 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,227 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,370 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 59,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 41,614 miles

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

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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NA52 KRN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NA52 KRN, 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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NA52 KRN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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