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BP04 PHU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,160 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,999 miles

Both rear tyre outer edges worn close to limit

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,593 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake discs slightly pitted and worn.

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

O/S and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted.

O/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,050 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S and n/s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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 PHU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

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

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