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AE52 BZA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,259 mi
Last recorded138,259 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 138,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,464 miles

Central exhaust is corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 118,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,302 miles

Please note: o/s c/v gaiter "pin holed"

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,742 miles

back box in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,756 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 57,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,081 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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AE52 BZA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AE52 BZA, 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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AE52 BZA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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