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PX51 BXE

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,137 mi
Last recorded139,137 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 139,137 miles

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

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

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

accident damage both front wings

slight kerb damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 110,759 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lense broken but does not effect light output

Fail 30 Sep 2009 110,754 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lense broken but does not effect light output

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 65,099 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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PX51 BXE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX51 BXE, 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 PX51 BXE registered?

PX51 BXE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PX51 BXE safe to buy?

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