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BK04 TWG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,917 mi
Last recorded154,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 TWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 154,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 148,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,516 miles

Front and Rear sub frames and suspension components slightly corroded both sides of vehicle.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,687 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange join area (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,787 miles

partial retest repaired on site tested on old system

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner faces of front brake discs corroded and worn will need replacing at next pad change unable to see condition of pads

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,443 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,443 miles

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

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

near side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,553 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,278 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,229 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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BK04 TWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK04 TWG, 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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BK04 TWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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