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BF51 LWD

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,823 miles

front number plate just legible

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inside

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,447 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhuast silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 55,938 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 LWD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LWD, 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 BF51 LWD registered?

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

Is BF51 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 LWD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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