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BD02 BZL

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,417 mi
Last recorded169,417 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 169,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre (7.1.2)

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Fail 27 Jan 2016 169,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

nearside front inner streering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 156,746 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 156,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 7 May 2013 146,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 137,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 118,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 109,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 91,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,246 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 76,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,742 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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BD02 BZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD02 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD02 BZL registered?

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

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