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BL54 DNN

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,434 mi
Last recorded126,434 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 126,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 126,434 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

check engine warning light on

Fail 21 Nov 2011 117,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 21 Nov 2011 117,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 9 Dec 2010 107,344 miles

Engine light is on.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,344 miles

Engine light is on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 76,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BL54 DNN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL54 DNN, 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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BL54 DNN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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