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PK02 KYR

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,350 mi
Last recorded154,350 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 KYR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 154,350 miles

General corrosion around underbody and suspension components

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Aug 2020 154,350 miles

General corrosion around underbody and suspension components

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

Fail 17 May 2019 154,187 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 149,362 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 149,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 143,784 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 136,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 127,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2015 127,954 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 126,777 miles

Engine management warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 107,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 107,098 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,235 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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PK02 KYR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red 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 PK02 KYR, 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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PK02 KYR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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