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RE52 BVG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,211 mi
Last recorded154,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 154,211 miles

Mudguard insecure BOTH FRONT ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 146,338 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,140 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2022 134,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,668 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 107,099 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mark in screen caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 107,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mark in screen caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,161 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 99,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all suspension bushes worn

Pass 12 May 2016 82,059 miles

all suspension bushes/joints slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2016 82,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension bushes/joints slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,349 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 56,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 56,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 41,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,300 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

steel road wheel fitted offside front

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,588 miles

steel rim fitted offside front

Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steel rim fitted offside front

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 16,835 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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RE52 BVG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE52 BVG, 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 RE52 BVG registered?

RE52 BVG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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