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BG52 ZDS

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZDS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,209 miles

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,386 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 110,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlamp adjuster broken

Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front exhaust noisey but no leak detected

nearside headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,395 miles

front exhaust noisey but no leak detected

nearside headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,124 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,490 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,753 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 ZDS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZDS, 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 BG52 ZDS registered?

BG52 ZDS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is BG52 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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