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PK52 HTF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 HTF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,213 miles

Offside washer jet is blocked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose - resting on exhaust - central

Fail 10 Sep 2020 112,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside washer jet is blocked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose - resting on exhaust - central

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flange badly corroded but gas tight

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,717 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot pin hole

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 101,684 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,657 miles

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 91,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,717 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,717 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,483 miles

exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,483 miles

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

exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,391 miles

rear silencer rusty and corroded, but not blowing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,391 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty and corroded, but not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,563 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,744 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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PK52 HTF 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 71.4%.

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 PK52 HTF, 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 PK52 HTF registered?

PK52 HTF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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