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BU52 ZTW

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZTW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,621 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 100,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,564 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,911 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front drop link bushes perished

Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,539 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

exhaust in pour condition

front drop link bushes perished

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,452 miles

Front exhaust flange to mid section rotten

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust flange to mid section rotten

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,452 miles

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

slight exhaust blow.

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,343 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,194 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,372 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,580 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 ZTW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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