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BG52 ZFZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 130,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,060 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2015 115,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,078 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 102,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,852 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,878 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,558 miles

BORDER LINE LEAK & DAMPING EFFECT FROM NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,005 miles

unable to spin rear wheels to check wheel bearings due to transmission/drive train

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 ZFZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

BG52 ZFZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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