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BL54 DVH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,123 mi
Last recorded161,123 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 161,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 152,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2015 152,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2014 146,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,260 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 128,246 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 128,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,128 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,148 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 DVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DVH, 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 DVH registered?

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

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