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BJ54 KDK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 110,321 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,223 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 88,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,675 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,644 miles

All direction indicators not working both front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 79,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,491 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 76,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 71,935 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished along treads within the limit.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2015 69,195 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 69,195 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,065 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 57,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 42,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 38,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,965 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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BJ54 KDK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BJ54 KDK, 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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BJ54 KDK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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