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BU52 ZWW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,184 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,487 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 109,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,491 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 93,491 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,055 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 45,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,104 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 ZWW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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