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SN52 JKU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 JKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,741 miles

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes coated with sealer unable to fully inspect

both outer sills have covers fitted unable to fully inspect

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine splashguard insecure o/s

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,054 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,566 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SN52 JKU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SN52 JKU, 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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SN52 JKU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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