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RK52 TXL

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,344 miles

Blow from rear exhaust, corroded and in poor condition.

Drivers seat belt damaged and in poor condition.

Engine management light on.

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 119,172 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front number plate starting to separate.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,023 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 107,023 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,931 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box and corroded.

Drivers seatbelt frayed on edges and in poor condition.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Small splits in both front inner c-v gaiters.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Blow from rear exhaust box and corroded.

Drivers seatbelt frayed on edges and in poor condition.

Front discs lipped, pitted and in poor condition.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Roughness to offside rear wheel bearing.

Small splits in both front inner c-v gaiters.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,256 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,346 miles

Advance wear to offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,030 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 TXL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK52 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

RK52 TXL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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