MOT Status
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166,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
brake pedal cover slightly wearied
clutch pedal cover missed
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
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
spare tyre fitted to nearside front of vehicle
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
spare tyre fitted to nearside front of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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What year was BD54 PZT registered?
BD54 PZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 2004.
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