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RF52 AXY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,253 mi
Last recorded132,253 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 AXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,126 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flange corroded middle to front

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,333 miles

exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,567 miles

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,963 miles

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,625 miles

exhaust center flange deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,622 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear and perished

exhaust center flange deteriorated

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,623 miles

exhaust rear silencer slight leak of gases

front exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,294 miles

Headlamps slight deterioration

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar drop links slight play and dust covers deteriorated

front anti roll bar d bushes slight wear

offside front headlamp poor image

Fail 22 Oct 2014 67,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar drop links slight play and dust covers deteriorated

front anti roll bar d bushes slight wear

offside front headlamp poor image

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,352 miles

front exhaust covers deteriorated

front tyres slight wear inner edges

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,771 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,674 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,039 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,795 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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RF52 AXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF52 AXY, 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 RF52 AXY registered?

RF52 AXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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