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BF54 XGR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XGR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,721 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,721 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,904 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 39,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,475 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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BF54 XGR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF54 XGR, 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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BF54 XGR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BF54 XGR safe to buy?

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