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RK52 TXO

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 102,113 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 101,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 100,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,395 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,595 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,188 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,042 miles

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

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 80,042 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,883 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,333 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,547 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 TXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK52 TXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK52 TXO?

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What year was RK52 TXO registered?

RK52 TXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RK52 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 TXO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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