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BP04 PLZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear pescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2018 124,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 113,368 miles

Front brake discs have slight wear

Front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 113,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs have slight wear

Front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,665 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,665 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 98,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 91,248 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 91,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight brake bind nearside front.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,451 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,209 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 28,207 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 PLZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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