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B20 DPH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,843 mi
Last recorded185,843 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DPH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 185,843 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 179,190 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 168,230 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 157,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,531 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 149,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,819 miles

Offside Front door mirror outer casing missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 145,690 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on its inner and outer edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror outer casing missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 138,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,301 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,588 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,781 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,461 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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B20 DPH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B20 DPH, 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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B20 DPH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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