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NK52 XWU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

200,626 mi
Last recorded200,626 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 XWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 200,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased or painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch has corrosion

Rear nearside and offside shock areas in arches showing signs of surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle painted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 192,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased or painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear nearside and offside bleed nipple and brake unions corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated but no play

Pass 27 Mar 2023 183,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened abs wire brackets corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened abs wire brackets corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 176,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 171,953 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens slight condensation

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 168,189 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 163,015 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 157,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 152,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 147,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 121,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 111,900 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,081 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 100,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 25,732 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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NK52 XWU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NK52 XWU, 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 NK52 XWU registered?

NK52 XWU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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