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BN04 BNX

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,618 mi
Last recorded190,618 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BNX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 190,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 189,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 188,257 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 188,252 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 185,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 180,050 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 180,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 175,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 171,764 miles

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

coolant system leaking and overheating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 160,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 146,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,732 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 137,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 122,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,897 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,712 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN04 BNX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BN04 BNX, 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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What year was BN04 BNX registered?

BN04 BNX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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