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BP04 NZX

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

178,701 mi
Last recorded178,701 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 NZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 178,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2023 168,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sills

Pass 9 May 2022 158,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 149,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 140,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 131,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 123,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 114,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,604 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 May 2014 88,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,574 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 60,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slight scorred

Pass 26 May 2010 52,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,110 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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BP04 NZX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BP04 NZX, 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 BP04 NZX registered?

BP04 NZX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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