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PE52 KWY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,807 mi
Last recorded99,807 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 KWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,807 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside (not obligatory) mirror is missing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,807 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside (not obligatory) mirror is missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,363 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

nearside mirror is missing but this isn't an obligatory mirror as two other mirrors are present

offside wiper is torn although the front view isn't affected

Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,363 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

nearside mirror is missing but this isn't an obligatory mirror as two other mirrors are present

offside wiper is torn although the front view isn't affected

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror is broken although this isn't obligatory as the car has two other mirrors

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,585 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror is broken although this isn't obligatory as the car has two other mirrors

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,206 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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PE52 KWY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PE52 KWY, 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 PE52 KWY registered?

PE52 KWY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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