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BN51 USM

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 USM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,151 miles

emission levels just meet

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,773 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 108,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,253 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear, only partial check of belt possible

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,827 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 74,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,007 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,745 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,515 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,233 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,141 miles

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

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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BN51 USM 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 BN51 USM, 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 BN51 USM registered?

BN51 USM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is BN51 USM safe to buy?

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