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BT54 OKZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,487 mi
Last recorded168,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 168,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 162,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Axel carrier bush poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axel carrier bush poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 154,404 miles

slight leak from all shockers

Pass 1 Feb 2020 145,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 145,962 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot split but not preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 4 May 2018 128,247 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 121,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 111,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,332 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,594 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,594 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 39,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully inspect engine bay area due to plastic covers

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully inspect engine bay area due to plastic covers

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

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 OKZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BT54 OKZ, 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 BT54 OKZ registered?

BT54 OKZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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