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BG52 ZJO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,664 mi
Last recorded64,664 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 60,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wiper

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,145 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,885 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,148 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges.

passengers rear tyres has a cut in tread can not see braid.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,526 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

chip in windscreen (zone a)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Small chip in windscreen zone a

front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZJO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

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

Is BG52 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZJO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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