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BL54 DNU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,983 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,811 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,544 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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BL54 DNU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL54 DNU, 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 BL54 DNU registered?

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

Is BL54 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 DNU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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