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BT54 OJM

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,622 mi
Last recorded148,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,622 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer brake pads appear to be worn low,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

anti slip rubber missing from clutch pedal.

exhaust bracket adjacent to catalytic converter broken.

whine from rear when driving,

Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer brake pads appear to be worn low,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

anti slip rubber missing from clutch pedal.

exhaust bracket adjacent to catalytic converter broken.

whine from rear when driving,

Pass 18 Jan 2018 143,156 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

anti slip device missing clutch pedal.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 143,156 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both, (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

anti slip device missing clutch pedal.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, worn on inner parts. (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 138,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, worn on inner parts. (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front beam pattern poor.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 132,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,098 miles

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

front wiper blades (split at ends) in poor condition

offside front brake disc inner face wearing thin & in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management warning light is on

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition on inner face

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,883 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management warning light is on

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition on inner face

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,343 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine mangement light is on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,237 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,883 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,650 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,649 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BT54 OJM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT54 OJM, 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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BT54 OJM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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