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BJ51 CHF

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rods and arms etc corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,895 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake callipers corroded

Front suspension components all corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components all corroded

Steering components corroded

Under body all heavily corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 82,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake callipers corroded

Front suspension components all corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components all corroded

Steering components corroded

Under body all heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension ,front brake calipers , exhaust system, underbody, steering , badly corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers fitted

some corrosion and rusting all areas underneath

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,659 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,207 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 81,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,895 miles

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

front exhaust joints deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2015 78,892 miles

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

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

front exhaust joints deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,482 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,236 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,104 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,039 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight corosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,756 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,754 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

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 CHF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 CHF, 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 CHF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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