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BG52 ZDP

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,817 mi
Last recorded110,817 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 110,817 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,880 miles

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

Offside and nearside sills corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,671 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,853 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,742 miles

Exhaust centre pipe split and has a slight blow.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,981 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 97,981 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted on inside faces.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,781 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted on inside faces.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,246 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully assess condition

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,345 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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BG52 ZDP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG52 ZDP, 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 BG52 ZDP registered?

BG52 ZDP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is BG52 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZDP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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