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AK04 BUU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,729 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 88,208 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 84,341 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,302 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 82,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,583 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,021 miles

N.S.F Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,702 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,162 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,239 miles

1) Nail in O/S/F Tyre.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,249 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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AK04 BUU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK04 BUU, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 BUU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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