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BG52 ZGH

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 127,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 127,604 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 90,646 miles

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

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

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

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 ZGH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

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

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