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RK52 TXU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

254,812 mi
Last recorded254,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 254,812 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 242,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 226,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 212,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 203,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 199,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 195,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 195,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 190,601 miles

Both headlights deteriorated, reducing light output but not yet excessive.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 184,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 177,091 miles

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2016 171,772 miles

All tyres starting to deterioate

Rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 166,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Sep 2014 161,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 4 Sep 2014 161,966 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Sep 2013 155,714 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 144,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 132,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 123,206 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 104,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 84,014 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,894 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 TXU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

RK52 TXU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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