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SY52 KXG

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,574 mi
Last recorded164,574 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 KXG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 164,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 158,068 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 158,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 158,053 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box and around turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of anti roll bar d-bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 150,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both o/s and n/s lower undersills holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,618 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight damage to o/s wiper blade

suspect exhaust leak at front

Pass 19 Jul 2013 122,867 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pipes slightly corroded at unions.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,721 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

All tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake pipes slightly corroded at unions.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,947 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded at ends.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,628 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 104,627 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,389 miles

suspect exhaust leak at front

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,432 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,550 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 KXG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SY52 KXG, 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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SY52 KXG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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