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BP04 PFZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,017 mi
Last recorded174,017 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 174,017 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 174,017 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 163,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 146,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 138,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 136,223 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar fitted front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 136,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar fitted front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2011 123,142 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken off.but system still supported

Fail 27 May 2011 123,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken off.but system still supported

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,927 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 96,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,977 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 PFZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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