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BP53 RKU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,452 mi
Last recorded135,452 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 135,452 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 135,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 134,172 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge+ perished slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,850 miles

Front discs slightly corrroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,678 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

strong advise o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,468 miles

Front pads next service

Nearside rear tyre wearing 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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BP53 RKU 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 80%.

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 BP53 RKU, 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 BP53 RKU registered?

BP53 RKU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is BP53 RKU safe to buy?

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