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BK04 TYP

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 TYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,144 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 101,143 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

osf tyre word bald on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,209 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,257 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 TYP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYP, 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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What year was BK04 TYP registered?

BK04 TYP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is BK04 TYP safe to buy?

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