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BD02 BZG

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,222 mi
Last recorded195,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BZG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 195,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 174,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 153,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension 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)

eml on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,037 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 125,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 116,178 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2010 116,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 50,461 miles

Weare to both rear tyres

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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BD02 BZG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BD02 BZG, 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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BD02 BZG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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