MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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,
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,
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.
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.
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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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