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B4 LBG

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,617 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs corroded

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

Fail 20 Jul 2021 64,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs corroded

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs corroded

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on edges

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,982 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 29,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,619 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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B4 LBG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B4 LBG, 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 B4 LBG registered?

B4 LBG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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