MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inside face
Offside Front brake disc corroded on inside
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
OSF tyre wearing on inside slightly
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
OSF tyre wearing on inside slightly
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)
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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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