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RK52 ZXG

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,984 mi
Last recorded130,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZXG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,984 miles

Both headlamp lenses deterioated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged ,offside rear panel damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 130,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both headlamp lenses deterioated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged ,offside rear panel damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2019 127,043 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 110,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,970 miles

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

both rear coil springs slightly rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,442 miles

chip to screen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,921 miles

both front tres wearing low on edges but tread not cut as deep

both rear coil springs corroded on upper coil

chip to screen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 30,585 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 ZXG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

RK52 ZXG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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