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RK52 ZYL

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,742 mi
Last recorded189,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 189,742 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

different wheels on front axle

exhaust deterioated

Pass 20 Feb 2020 178,255 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 165,132 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 153,906 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

all brake disc back plates/covers corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 21 Feb 2018 153,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

all brake disc back plates/covers corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

hand brake poor

steering rack has movement in retaining bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,723 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

hand brake poor

steering rack has movement in retaining bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,955 miles

rear suspension & sub frame corroded

slight brake bind on rear

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,263 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,510 miles

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

clutch rubber worn /insecure

front inner driveshaft gaitors leaking

headlight lenses deteriorated/output reduced

n/s front tyre deteriorated/split

Fail 1 Feb 2012 93,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch rubber worn /insecure

front inner driveshaft gaitors leaking

headlight lenses deteriorated/output reduced

n/s front tyre deteriorated/split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,406 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)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,495 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 78,495 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 63,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,060 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 ZYL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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