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RK52 ZYC

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,234 mi
Last recorded175,234 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 175,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at both sides of junction (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 158,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 158,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 143,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 142,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 140,265 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 140,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 135,432 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 135,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 131,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear drop links and bushes

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 30 Jan 2013 131,884 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear drop links and bushes

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 20 Jan 2012 127,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 127,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,601 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 ZYC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

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

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