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BC04 EGG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,998 mi
Last recorded107,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 EGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,810 miles

both headlamps becoming poor

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,077 miles

Front inner sides of brake discs corroded

Offside Front brake caliper signs of excessive over lubricating of pads or brake fluid leak at time of repair

exhaust system poor

one exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,479 miles

rear middle seatbelt not fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,582 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,951 miles

front discs corroded on inner face and pads worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,368 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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BC04 EGG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BC04 EGG, 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 BC04 EGG registered?

BC04 EGG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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