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BL51 SXM

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,920 mi
Last recorded115,920 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 115,920 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 100,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,859 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 86,902 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 86,902 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)

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

front exhaust y shields loose and rattle

Fail 14 Feb 2007 70,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,570 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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BL51 SXM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 BL51 SXM, 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 24 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 BL51 SXM registered?

BL51 SXM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is BL51 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 SXM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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