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BL54 LWN

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

206,728 mi
Last recorded206,728 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LWN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 206,728 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of suspension. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm front mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm front mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroding and covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 200,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 199,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 191,172 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 191,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 181,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 181,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 174,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 174,506 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 167,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 167,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 155,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 142,055 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2013 142,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 122,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,635 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 LWN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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