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BB04 BMB

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 BMB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 147,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.70.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.70.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 141,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 141,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,832 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 136,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 136,829 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,166 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,476 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,518 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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BB04 BMB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BB04 BMB, 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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BB04 BMB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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