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BT54 OLP

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,694 mi
Last recorded122,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OLP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 122,694 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 114,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,478 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 65,088 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,025 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,104 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken / system still supported

Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,750 miles

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2010 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,189 miles

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,418 miles

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

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

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 OLP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

BT54 OLP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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