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BL54 DUJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,503 mi
Last recorded204,503 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 204,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 194,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 179,420 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 9 Jan 2014 179,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 21 Dec 2012 161,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 147,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 125,345 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 125,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,221 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 DUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

BL54 DUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is BL54 DUJ safe to buy?

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