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RK52 WFF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,011 mi
Last recorded166,011 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 166,011 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2017 166,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,990 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 150,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,873 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 118,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 107,786 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rattling

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,904 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 74,904 miles

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside & nearside front brakes binding slighty

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 WFF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WFF, 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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RK52 WFF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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