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BK52 MLZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,728 mi
Last recorded173,728 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 MLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 173,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 162,604 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres waring on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2013 153,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front tyres waring on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 141,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs showing wear

Fail 16 Apr 2012 141,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs showing wear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 126,272 miles

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

Silicone on exhaust joints and all joints very thin.

poor patterns on headlamp aims.>>> engine and wing gaurds loose.>>> brake pedal rubber worn.>>> coolant bubbling and leaking front tank.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 129,104 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake discsc and rear brakes in very poor condition.

poor patterns on headlamp aims.>>> engine and wing gaurds loose.>>> brake pedal rubber worn.>>> coolant bubbling and leaking front tank.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 114,616 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 108,202 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,439 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 99,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 82,049 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 56,798 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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BK52 MLZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK52 MLZ, 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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BK52 MLZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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