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BD54 PZT

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,212 mi
Last recorded166,212 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 PZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 166,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 166,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 159,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,824 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 155,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 151,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 145,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 138,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 134,483 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,449 miles

brake pedal cover slightly wearied

clutch pedal cover missed

Fail 10 Feb 2018 118,449 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal cover slightly wearied

clutch pedal cover missed

Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 103,401 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,630 miles

spare tyre fitted to nearside front of vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare tyre fitted to nearside front of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,121 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,085 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 49,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,739 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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BD54 PZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BD54 PZT, 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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BD54 PZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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