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BX51 NFZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,004 mi
Last recorded102,004 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 98,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 94,864 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))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 91,766 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 91,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower balljoint split pin missing.

unable to open fuel cap cover.

Pass 19 May 2022 90,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body covered in under-seal

Fail 19 May 2022 90,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body covered in under-seal

Fail 12 Apr 2022 90,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,137 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,690 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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BX51 NFZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BX51 NFZ, 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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BX51 NFZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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