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BC04 RMV

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 117,122 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 102,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wheel bearing type noise heard from rear when taply resting

Fail 13 Sep 2014 93,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wheel bearing type noise heard from rear when taply resting

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,282 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 RMV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

BC04 RMV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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