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RK52 TYG

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,349 mi
Last recorded177,349 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 177,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 177,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Wiper mechanism to the arm disconnected. (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 174,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 164,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 164,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 158,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2013 147,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 135,962 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 135,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 11 Aug 2011 123,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,429 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 91,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,903 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,142 miles

rear number plate laminate beginning to peel

Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,332 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 TYG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TYG, 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

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What year was RK52 TYG registered?

RK52 TYG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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