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BJ51 CBX

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,686 miles

rest of exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rest of exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine management light illuminated

sill protectors fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,520 miles

rear silencer outer casing seperating

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,044 miles

rear silencer corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,615 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,130 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 66,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,233 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 56,531 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,503 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,950 miles

front brake pads getting low?

front tyres just over 2mm

sill covers fitted

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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BJ51 CBX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green 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 BJ51 CBX, 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 BJ51 CBX registered?

BJ51 CBX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is BJ51 CBX safe to buy?

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