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BL54 DPO

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,144 mi
Last recorded155,144 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 155,144 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 155,144 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake drums corroded

front wheel arches covers fitted

rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

under body components corroded steering braking & suspension

Fail 27 Jan 2020 136,354 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside - torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake drums corroded

front wheel arches covers fitted

rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

under body components corroded steering braking & suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust in brake pipes

wear in rear subframe and anti roll bushes probably causing knocking noises

Fail 31 Oct 2017 134,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust in brake pipes

wear in rear subframe and anti roll bushes probably causing knocking noises

Pass 14 Nov 2016 133,229 miles

front pads half worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 123,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 113,078 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 102,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,717 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,551 miles

Steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,665 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 DPO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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