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BM04 YGW

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 YGW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 111,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 111,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 106,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 100,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,462 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 128,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all round (4.1.E.1)

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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BM04 YGW is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,584 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 BM04 YGW, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BM04 YGW registered?

BM04 YGW is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is BM04 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 YGW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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