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BC51 PKD

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,717 mi
Last recorded140,717 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 PKD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 140,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 140,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 140,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 140,447 miles

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))

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 PKD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BC51 PKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC51 PKD registered?

BC51 PKD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is BC51 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 PKD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC51 PKD have outstanding finance?

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