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BN04 BVK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,241 mi
Last recorded142,241 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt inspection.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded four pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 132,340 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded (rear)

rear offside rear shock adsorber worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 100,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,823 miles

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 BVK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

Is BN04 BVK safe to buy?

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