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BT54 OLE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,693 mi
Last recorded195,693 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 195,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 195,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 182,594 miles

Offside Rear tyre runout, uneven wear

all suspension bushes poor condition

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front balljoints poor condition

exhaust front pipes poor condition

front suspension knocks

front wiper blades poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

rear tailgate handle sticking

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Dec 2018 182,594 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

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

Offside Rear tyre runout, uneven wear

all suspension bushes poor condition

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front balljoints poor condition

exhaust front pipes poor condition

front suspension knocks

heavy corrosion to suspension components

rear tailgate handle sticking

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Jan 2018 168,822 miles

corrosion suspension components.

o/s/r tyre worn inneredge.

wear suspension bushes.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 168,822 miles

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

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

corrosion suspension components.

o/s/r tyre worn inneredge.

wear suspension bushes.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,396 miles

Nearside Rear suspension drop link slight play

corrosion to exhaust system

rear boot release handle sticking

Fail 14 Dec 2016 155,396 miles

Nearside Rear suspension drop link slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

rear boot release handle sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2015 141,212 miles

both rear tyres slight runout/lumpy

brake pedal anti slip cover worn

Fail 17 Dec 2014 126,236 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

corrosion to suspension components

slight suspension knocks

Pass 17 Dec 2014 126,236 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

corrosion to suspension components

slight suspension knocks

Fail 3 Jan 2014 103,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres uneven wear,worn on edges

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

brake pedal anti slip cover/pad worn

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

rerar boot handle release sticking

slight suspension knocks

Pass 3 Jan 2014 103,908 miles

both front tyres uneven wear,worn on edges

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

brake pedal anti slip cover/pad worn

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

rerar boot handle release sticking

slight suspension knocks

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,253 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust front pipe poor condition.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,866 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

corrrosion forming to brake pipes.

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,186 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,853 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 22,853 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 OLE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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