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BU52 ZWC

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,612 mi
Last recorded156,612 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZWC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 156,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 152,489 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow retracting

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 152,463 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle hub knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow retracting

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,414 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake pads worn

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,622 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 85,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,475 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox outer casing peeling

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,055 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,721 miles

advisory from previous test no 956272521207

Fail 10 Aug 2011 64,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear outer exhaust casing poor condtion

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,916 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,292 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZWC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

BU52 ZWC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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