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BU52 PKX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 PKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,090 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 127,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose split (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,407 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH - inner d/s gaiters weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,082 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,461 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,461 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,098 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,487 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,923 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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BU52 PKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU52 PKX, 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 BU52 PKX registered?

BU52 PKX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is BU52 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 PKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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