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BU52 ZSN

2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,583 mi
Last recorded165,583 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD105,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 165,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 159,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 152,692 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 152,690 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 151,426 miles

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

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

EMLwarning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 143,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 131,098 miles

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 115,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,416 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre bald on both edges

Fail 13 May 2010 92,416 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre bald on both edges

Pass 13 May 2009 81,909 miles

rear silencer poor

rear tyres weariong on edges

Pass 19 May 2008 71,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 71,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,461 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 45,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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BU52 ZSN is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD 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 S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 105,826 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 ZSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 ZSN is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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