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BF54 XJJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,496 mi
Last recorded192,496 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 192,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 184,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 172,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 161,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 148,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

topped up engine oil, 3 litres

Fail 7 Sep 2015 134,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

topped up engine oil, 3 litres

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,262 miles

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

clutch thin

rear exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,884 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 40,884 miles

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

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 XJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF54 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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