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BF51 LTJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,386 mi
Last recorded169,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 169,386 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 166,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 163,803 miles

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

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Fail 6 Aug 2019 163,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 31 Aug 2018 160,515 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 157,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light illuminated

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 153,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 142,379 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 142,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 133,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 123,267 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 121,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 109,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,418 miles

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

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

joint between exhaust middle pipe & cat thin

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,276 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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BF51 LTJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF51 LTJ, 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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BF51 LTJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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