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BP04 PCY

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,855 mi
Last recorded146,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 146,855 miles

Both headlamp images are cloudy as the lenses are deteriorated

Both registration plates have product on them but can not be obviously misread

Fail 4 Jun 2015 146,855 miles

Both headlamp images are cloudy as the lenses are deteriorated

Both registration plates have product on them but can not be obviously misread

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 137,879 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,157 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 128,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,990 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 31 May 2012 115,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,183 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)

exhaust bracket broken in front of rear silencer but still supported ok

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,699 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,893 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 PCY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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