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BL54 DRX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,420 mi
Last recorded132,420 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,745 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 126,721 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND BRACKET CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 108,047 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 108,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,817 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,324 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,568 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,007 miles

advise front pads

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,627 miles

advise front pads worn

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 DRX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

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

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