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SP51 BVS

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 BVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Braking system leaking pipe near trailing arm (3.6.A.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 30cm of trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 95,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine man light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,131 miles

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

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

rear bumper tie panels corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,969 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,869 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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SP51 BVS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP51 BVS, 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 SP51 BVS registered?

SP51 BVS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is SP51 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 BVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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