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AK04 BUV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,856 mi
Last recorded178,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 178,856 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 178,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 149,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2017 142,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,168 miles

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

slight blow to exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 107,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,602 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 94,462 miles

both front headlamp len's internally marked not affecting pattern at present.

front number plate starting to fade.

Pass 9 May 2011 82,535 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 70,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 58,020 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 49,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,467 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 BUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AK04 BUV, 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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What year was AK04 BUV registered?

AK04 BUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is AK04 BUV safe to buy?

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