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BT54 OMB

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OMB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 156,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 152,671 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 152,671 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 150,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 150,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 144,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 139,623 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 136,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 131,265 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 131,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 115,508 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 107,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 46,733 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,039 miles

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

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 OMB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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