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BU52 ZWN

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,660 mi
Last recorded134,660 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,660 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 134,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,856 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,360 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 119,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,752 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 44,349 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 ZWN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

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

Is BU52 ZWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ZWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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