MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases converter area (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust noisy converter area (7.1.4)
battery loose
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
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)
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.
Stone damage to windscreen.
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.
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
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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre rear and nearside rear seatbelts slightly frayed
Rear wiper blade split
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BN04 BVH registered?
BN04 BVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.
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