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BP04 PCX

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,123 mi
Last recorded154,123 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 154,123 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 139,870 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from hangar at rear silencer and hangar is weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low condensation (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,910 miles

engine under tray fitted

outer sills covered

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine under tray fitted

outer sills covered

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,570 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre has some heavy wear on the outer tread shoulder

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,733 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 45,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,460 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 PCX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PCX, 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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BP04 PCX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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