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RK52 ZXP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,191 mi
Last recorded139,191 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 139,191 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 139,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,558 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,556 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,023 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,904 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,959 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,176 miles

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

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyres worn low on outer edges. o/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,230 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,267 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 ZXP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

RK52 ZXP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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