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RK52 TWJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 148,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,796 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 122,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,743 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,549 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 71,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,471 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,409 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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RK52 TWJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK52 TWJ, 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 RK52 TWJ registered?

RK52 TWJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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