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BD04 XTB

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,323 mi
Last recorded119,323 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XTB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 119,323 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

repair covered in underseal under able to tell method of repair

Fail 11 Mar 2025 119,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 119,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 109,091 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Front Lower Both split pins missing from lower ball joints

Pass 30 Apr 2020 108,331 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,315 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system is corroded at all joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

air con pump pulley bearing noisey

tow ball hitch removed

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,196 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Both rear tyres age cracks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,454 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,371 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre age cracks

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,918 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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BD04 XTB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD04 XTB, 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 BD04 XTB registered?

BD04 XTB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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