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BT54 OMH

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OMH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,916 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides diff mounting (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides tyres are perrishing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 85,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,259 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,259 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,497 miles

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 OMH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

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

Is BT54 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 OMH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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