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SY52 KXF

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,137 mi
Last recorded166,137 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 KXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 166,137 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 21 Jan 2017 146,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 146,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 144,025 miles

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

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

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

near side rear shocker reduced damping effect

Fail 3 Jul 2013 144,025 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear shocker reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,486 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

sills covered with trims

vairous suspension bushes cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,417 miles

front brake discs corroded and pads wearing low / stone chips in screen

Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,417 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pads wearing low / stone chips in screen

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,071 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 49,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,388 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 KXF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

SY52 KXF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is SY52 KXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 KXF 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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