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RK52 TXX

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,559 mi
Last recorded140,559 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,559 miles

Offside front seatbelt webbing is fraying.

Play in nearside rear shock abbsorber gland.

Whole exhaust system is in poor condition with corrosion.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,710 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,541 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 109,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,032 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,660 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked due to dog guard

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 29,917 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 TXX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

RK52 TXX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RK52 TXX safe to buy?

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