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BL54 DUV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,166 mi
Last recorded161,166 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 161,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 129,533 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,370 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,701 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,481 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 DUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DUV, 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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How do I check the history of BL54 DUV?

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What year was BL54 DUV registered?

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

Is BL54 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 DUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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