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CF51 JFU

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF51 JFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 84,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,513 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 67,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 55,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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CF51 JFU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CF51 JFU, 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 CF51 JFU registered?

CF51 JFU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is CF51 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF51 JFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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