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BT54 OMM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,521 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint corroded

Offside Front Screen wash jet missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint corroded

Offside Front Screen wash jet missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear differential support brace bushes worn

Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear differential support brace bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,013 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and across underbody components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,315 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 78,310 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on steering , brakes , exhaust tow bar and suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,073 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,381 miles

NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR suspension areas and inner hub areas corroded and rusting.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,373 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/front nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside inner and outer sidwalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,844 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,259 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,049 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 22,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,648 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad low and brake binding slightly

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 OMM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OMM, 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 OMM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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