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PK52 YOY

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,286 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 138,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 137,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 136,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 111,199 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 101,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,978 miles

outerSKIN CORRODED REAR BOX

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outerSKIN CORRODED REAR BOX

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2008 72,185 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 58,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 58,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,329 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 YOY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YOY, 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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PK52 YOY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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