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BG52 ZFY

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,753 mi
Last recorded192,753 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 192,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear as marked (rear section). (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated/split.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 184,157 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Rear sub-frame mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 175,217 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 167,821 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 167,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 159,751 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 159,751 miles

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

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 136,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 113,283 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,018 miles

off side rear braking effeciancy low 216 l - 156 r

Pass 11 Sep 2007 84,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,914 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 ZFY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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