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BK04 TXH

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,629 mi
Last recorded82,629 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 TXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

light corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,198 miles

front suspension componants corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front suspension componants corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension componants corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,084 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension componants corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,375 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,577 miles

corrosion at rear exhaust muffler

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,922 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/sw/r tyre worn on edges

slight play on both front anti rollbar bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,321 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK04 TXH, 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 TXH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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