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BL54 DVG

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,052 mi
Last recorded124,052 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 117,346 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 117,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 111,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 111,321 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 105,680 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,262 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 83,218 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,551 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,477 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 DVG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

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

Is BL54 DVG safe to buy?

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