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BD51 YUA

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,089 mi
Last recorded157,089 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 157,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 156,094 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 154,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 154,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 153,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 152,624 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 150,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 144,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 111,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD51 YUA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD51 YUA, 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 BD51 YUA registered?

BD51 YUA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is BD51 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 YUA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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