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BC51 MZE

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,942 mi
Last recorded89,942 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 MZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 89,942 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 89,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 84,320 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 84,320 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 80,538 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,503 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 66,958 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 66,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 55,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,040 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2011 24,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,469 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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BC51 MZE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 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 BC51 MZE, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC51 MZE registered?

BC51 MZE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is BC51 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 MZE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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