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BL54 LWK

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,966 mi
Last recorded130,966 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 130,966 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 130,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,722 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 120,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,429 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 118,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,029 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,803 miles

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 105,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,727 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlight has condensation in it

Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,727 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)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

o/s headlight has condensation in it

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,938 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,950 miles

front part of exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,950 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front part of exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,884 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,469 miles

slight blow on center exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,481 miles

front brake discs are grooved

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,848 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 LWK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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