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BP04 PKN

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,908 mi
Last recorded100,908 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 100,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,031 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,887 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn. 1.1.2

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to 3mm

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust system has several small holes at front section close to catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn. 1.1.2

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to 3mm

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,793 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks within tread pattern

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak between catalyst and first silencer (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion to underside present at various locations

Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,791 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres have small cracks within tread pattern

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak between catalyst and first silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose above rear silencer

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

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion to underside present at various locations

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,869 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 40,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,386 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 PKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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