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BJ51 CFA

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light is on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,018 miles

Engine Management Light on constantly

Fail 9 Nov 2012 110,018 miles

Engine Management Light on constantly

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 88,143 miles

front brake pads and discs getting worn

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2009 88,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake pads and discs getting worn

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,722 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 76,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,815 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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BJ51 CFA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 CFA registered?

BJ51 CFA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is BJ51 CFA safe to buy?

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