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SY52 KXC

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 KXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,045 miles

Both N/S/R and O/S/R bumper lower corner mounts corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears where attached to vehicle body, advise new for next Mot (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,045 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both N/S/R and O/S/R inner arches (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Both N/S/R and O/S/R bumper lower corner mounts corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,346 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,457 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,840 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,614 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,826 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,560 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 10,033 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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SY52 KXC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SY52 KXC, 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 SY52 KXC registered?

SY52 KXC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is SY52 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 KXC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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