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BP04 PFU

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f wiper split slightly

rear brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres close to min limit

small crack in lower windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,732 miles

brake pedal pad anti slip worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,281 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,764 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 35,764 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,489 miles

rear discs scored

Fail 9 Feb 2011 31,489 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear discs scored

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,403 miles

indicater flash rate just within limits

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,004 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 26,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PFU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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