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BX51 NGO

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,923 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,521 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 99,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,362 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Aug 2016 88,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front c.v gaiter weeping

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,749 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,939 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,778 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 NGO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NGO, 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 NGO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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