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RK52 ZXO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,757 mi
Last recorded55,757 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,079 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,663 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 31,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,784 miles

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,784 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,903 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 25,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,151 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 23,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,821 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 20,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,642 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 9,840 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 ZXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

RK52 ZXO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is RK52 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 ZXO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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