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BG52 ZFE

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,748 mi
Last recorded141,748 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 141,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,150 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 125,150 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,900 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 ZFE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

BG52 ZFE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BG52 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZFE shows 8 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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