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BJ51 CCV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,915 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,858 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyres sidewall cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyres sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipe ends to flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all ends (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 81,535 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,512 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2013 78,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,929 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,901 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,748 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CCV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BJ51 CCV, 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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BJ51 CCV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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