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RK52 TXD

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,140 mi
Last recorded148,140 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TXD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,140 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 148,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 131,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,242 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2013 112,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 101,317 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,619 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 80,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,711 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,140 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2008 64,138 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,956 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 56,956 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 34,933 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 TXD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

RK52 TXD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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