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BG52 ZJJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,278 mi
Last recorded149,278 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 149,278 miles

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 149,278 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,091 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 138,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,362 miles

o/s undersill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 131,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s front tyrea wearing

Fail 11 Nov 2013 127,515 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn and scored

o/s n/s front brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2012 121,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2011 112,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s n/s front brake pads wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s n/s front brake pads wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,371 miles

exhuast centre mounting broken away from pipe

n/s front anti-squeal plate dislodged in brake caliper

Fail 11 Nov 2010 104,371 miles

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

exhuast centre mounting broken away from pipe

n/s front anti-squeal plate dislodged in brake caliper

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,832 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 92,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,143 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ZJJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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