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PK52 HTJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,435 mi
Last recorded103,435 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 HTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2022 103,435 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine lamp on ?

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stone chip in windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension bushes splitting/perished

Rear Upper Both shock absorber mount slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 100,285 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease ? (1.1.11 (c))

Engine lamp on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside windscreen stone chips

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension bushes perished

Rear Upper Both shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,900 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2020 95,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 91,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,094 miles

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

steering rack inner arms corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,741 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 44,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,312 miles

front pads low

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 HTJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK52 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

PK52 HTJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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