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BG52 ZHB

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,874 mi
Last recorded84,874 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 66,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,455 miles

lambda reading high

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,681 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,943 miles

ns front tyre down to 3mms of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,577 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,499 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,458 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 ZHB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

Is BG52 ZHB safe to buy?

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