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BU52 ZSV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,607 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,205 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 95,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner drive shafts seals leaking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,040 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,029 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 ZSV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 ZSV registered?

BU52 ZSV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ZSV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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