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WA51 BSO

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,468 mi
Last recorded131,468 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 131,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,425 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 130,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,872 miles

Wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,977 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,977 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,972 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,428 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,955 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link arm.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 82,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 499,087 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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WA51 BSO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA51 BSO, 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 WA51 BSO registered?

WA51 BSO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WA51 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 BSO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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