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BK04 UNZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 114,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 114,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,241 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,207 miles

Coolant level low in reservoir, Dusting of coolant around top of radiator

Exhaust downpipe (OSF bank) heatshield insecure but unable to become fully detached

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has a light dusting of oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,203 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Brakes fluctuating under normal operation which can be felt through brake pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NSF inner aim (too high) and BOTH OSF jets (too low (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low in reservoir, Dusting of coolant around top of radiator

Exhaust downpipe (OSF bank) heatshield insecure but unable to become fully detached

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding slightly on inner shoulders and OSF disc worn heavily on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has a light dusting of oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,981 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded / system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

OSF Bottom arm rear bush has a light dusting of oil

OSF down pipe heat shield (around exhaust pipe) loose but unable to become detached

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly on outer face and both front discs lipped slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section corroded around exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded / system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

OSF Bottom arm rear bush has a light dusting of oil

OSF down pipe heat shield (around exhaust pipe) loose but unable to become detached

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly on outer face and both front discs lipped slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 97,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,617 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inside face

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,532 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED

Fail 13 Nov 2015 68,532 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,333 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 30,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,009 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inside slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2009 22,009 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OSF tyre wearing on inside slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2008 15,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,768 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 UNZ 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 63%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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