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BL54 DPV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,568 miles

General corrosion in various places under vehicle, not seriously affecting overall structure/security

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy and condensation present in offside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside rear axle crossmember (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,874 miles

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside rear axle crossmember (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 110,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside rear axle crossmember (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,631 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,514 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 104,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 103,237 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 100,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,917 miles

Under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 94,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 66,533 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 37,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,551 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 DPV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

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

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