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BG54 YAY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,256 mi
Last recorded152,256 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2024 152,256 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,836 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 145,542 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 139,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,404 miles

Rear all suspension components and brake pipes corroded not excessive

Fail 17 Feb 2021 137,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear all suspension components and brake pipes corroded not excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2020 134,340 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,899 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 127,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,652 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,705 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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BG54 YAY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG54 YAY, 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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BG54 YAY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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