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BU52 PKY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 PKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,658 miles

Front lower subframe support beam is excessively corroded but is not affecting steering or suspension as it is not structual.

Fail 18 Jun 2020 122,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front lower subframe support beam is excessively corroded but is not affecting steering or suspension as it is not structual.

Pass 16 May 2019 117,895 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 117,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 111,465 miles

slight exhaust blow in inter pipe

Fail 23 May 2018 111,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

slight exhaust blow in inter pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,637 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,113 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 20 May 2016 102,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front headlamps hazy

Nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 23 May 2015 96,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 96,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 91,409 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 84,360 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2013 84,360 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 37,898 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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BU52 PKY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BU52 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

BU52 PKY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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