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BG52 ZGS

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,352 mi
Last recorded135,352 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 125,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,306 miles

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,823 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,315 miles

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

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

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 ZGS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

BG52 ZGS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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