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BT04 UUC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 UUC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,354 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 123,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,787 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads wearing low inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,710 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,871 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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BT04 UUC 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 BT04 UUC, 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 BT04 UUC registered?

BT04 UUC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is BT04 UUC safe to buy?

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