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NK52 XYD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x brake pipes (rear join) (3.6.B.2c)

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

n/s & o/s rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,534 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f wiper torn slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f wiper torn slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,218 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,218 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,972 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,845 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,940 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008
Fail 8 Oct 2008 67,811 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,981 miles

Front 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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NK52 XYD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK52 XYD, 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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What year was NK52 XYD registered?

NK52 XYD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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