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SE52 CKY

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,257 mi
Last recorded131,257 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 CKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,257 miles

lowering kits fitted to front and rear suspensions

Fail 28 Apr 2023 131,253 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lowering kits fitted to front and rear suspensions

Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,091 miles

both front tyres on legal limit (borderline)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Oct 2015 107,556 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,130 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,979 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,353 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SE52 CKY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SE52 CKY, 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 SE52 CKY registered?

SE52 CKY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is SE52 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 CKY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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