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RK02 XWA

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 XWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,340 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,105 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 98,105 miles

Offside 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 corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,328 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,169 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,990 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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RK02 XWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK02 XWA, 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 RK02 XWA registered?

RK02 XWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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