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BU52 ZST

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,888 mi
Last recorded173,888 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 173,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,902 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,129 miles

Front disc pads possibly worn low. O/s/f brake disc corroded on inside. Noise on rear, possible wheel bearing.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 120,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front disc pads possibly worn low. O/s/f brake disc corroded on inside. Noise on rear, possible wheel bearing.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 84,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,981 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges but ok for mot test

cut in offside rear tyre innerside wall but ok for mot test

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,939 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 68,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZST is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZST, 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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BU52 ZST is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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