MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
front pads half worn
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steel wheel fitted to n/s/f
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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