MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
corrosion suspension components.
o/s/r tyre worn inneredge.
wear suspension bushes.
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.
Nearside Rear suspension drop link slight play
corrosion to exhaust system
rear boot release handle sticking
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
both rear tyres slight runout/lumpy
brake pedal anti slip cover worn
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
corrosion to exhaust back box
corrosion to suspension components
slight suspension knocks
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
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
corrsion coil springs.
corrsion suspension components.
exhaust front pipe poor condition.
surface rust brake pipes.
corrosion to front brake discs.
corrosion to suspension components.
corrrosion forming to brake pipes.
exhaust in poor condition.
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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