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BN51 USY

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,282 mi
Last recorded131,282 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 USY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,282 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs heavily worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,469 miles

one or more high level brake light bulbs are out.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,157 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 86,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 744,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,484 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,017 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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BN51 USY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 USY, 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 BN51 USY registered?

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

Is BN51 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 USY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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