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BD04 XUA

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle covered in underseal on underside not allowing full or proper inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear junction corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 123,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear junction corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,352 miles

Front headlamp lenses cloudy, pattern still visible

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front headlamp lenses cloudy, pattern still visible

Fail 16 Aug 2019 120,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe. (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper mounts corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe. (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper mounts corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,865 miles

rear bumper mounts are corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,611 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at crossmember mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear bumper mounts are corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,455 miles

Air Con belt is burst and alternator belt is in a poor condition.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,455 miles

Air Con belt is burst and alternator belt is in a poor condition.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose..

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,339 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,530 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 XUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD04 XUA, 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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BD04 XUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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