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BD54 VGM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,058 mi
Last recorded170,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 170,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 164,813 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 12 Jan 2021 164,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2020 161,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn from outer shoulder.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 149,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 128,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,259 miles

front pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,347 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,893 miles

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

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 VGM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD54 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

BD54 VGM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is BD54 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 VGM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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