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BL54 LSU

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,698 mi
Last recorded123,698 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 123,698 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,422 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,613 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,160 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 105,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 105,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on dash

front wheels bolts look incorrect for wheel type

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

all brakes slightly binding

front wheel nuts cutting into wheels

Fail 8 Oct 2012 105,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

all brakes slightly binding

front wheel nuts cutting into wheels

Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

front brake flexys secure with cable ties

steering uj close to down pipes

underside corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,264 miles

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

evidence of n/s/r tyre being run flat

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,784 miles

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

nearside front anti squeel pad incorectly fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,211 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 LSU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LSU, 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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BL54 LSU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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