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BL54 DPK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,448 mi
Last recorded157,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 157,448 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 157,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 153,369 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 153,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 148,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 148,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 140,181 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 140,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 133,756 miles

EML on indicating a fault

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 133,756 miles

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

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

EML on indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 127,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 127,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8 mms tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,919 miles

One rear exhaust bracket missing.

Rear brake hose ferrules rusting.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 103,500 miles

Front brake disks badly deteriorated on inner surfaces.

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

Some play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,500 miles

Front brake disks badly deteriorated on inner surfaces.

Some play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,768 miles

Front brake disk inner surfaces badly pitted.

Slight noise from rear wheel bearing.

Small amount of play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,483 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 71,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,032 miles

advise discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,194 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 DPK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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