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BN04 BVH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,402 mi
Last recorded163,402 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 163,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 158,462 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 158,441 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 144,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases converter area (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy converter area (7.1.4)

battery loose

Fail 22 Feb 2018 144,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases converter area (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy converter area (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,111 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 135,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

items moved from drivers view

Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

items moved from drivers view

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,896 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 108,093 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,854 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Damage to front and rear of vehicle.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly damaged.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,971 miles

Centre and nearside rear seatbelts slightly damaged

Damage to front and rear of vehicle

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 453,156 miles

Centre rear and nearside rear seatbelts slightly frayed

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Feb 2008 453,153 miles

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

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

Centre rear and nearside rear seatbelts slightly frayed

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,008 miles

Offside Front 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 BVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN04 BVH, 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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BN04 BVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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