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ND52 LJK

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 LJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,208 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 79,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

scratching noise coming from rear o/s brake

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,583 miles

scratching noise coming from rear o/s brake

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,590 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,628 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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ND52 LJK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ND52 LJK, 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 ND52 LJK registered?

ND52 LJK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is ND52 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND52 LJK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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