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RK02 XWE

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,034 mi
Last recorded88,034 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 XWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

under side muddy

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,982 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,982 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,872 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

n/s/r subframe slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,872 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

n/s/r subframe slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,794 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,532 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,410 miles

damage to bodywork

damage to rear number plate

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,404 miles

damage to rear number plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,987 miles

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,449 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,132 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XWE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK02 XWE, 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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RK02 XWE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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