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BT54 OKK

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,308 mi
Last recorded160,308 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 160,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern opaque lenes (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen nothing nearside (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad leaking fluid ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,651 miles

Brake performance not tested no back lights tested in dark no trappy test carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps no pattern lens opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,721 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount knocking noise but no excessive movement

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 140,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front top strut mount knocking noise but no excessive movement

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 137,928 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damaged starting to leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 137,927 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps lenses opaque poor pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all staying on not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damaged starting to leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,787 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,611 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,726 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,066 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,066 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,967 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,967 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,121 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2007 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OKK, 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 OKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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