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BJ51 CGX

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,986 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 108,977 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 107,794 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 96,627 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 96,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 84,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,470 miles

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,687 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 CGX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

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

Is BJ51 CGX safe to buy?

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