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RK52 TYD

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,000 mi
Last recorded133,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 133,000 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,245 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,955 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,487 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 34,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,869 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,290 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 20,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,568 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 15,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 15,389 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 TYD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

RK52 TYD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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