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BM04 ZBF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,925 mi
Last recorded148,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 137,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,414 miles

N/S headlamp lens cracked, no effect to pattern or aim

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 125,414 miles

N/S headlamp lens cracked, no effect to pattern or aim

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,014 miles

N/S headlamp lens cracked

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,666 miles

Front O/S tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,690 miles

NS Headlamp cracked, but not affecting operation

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,385 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 50,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,701 miles

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

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 ZBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BM04 ZBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM04 ZBF registered?

BM04 ZBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BM04 ZBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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