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BT54 OMV

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,383 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 82,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all tyres have slight cracking to side walls

alternator belt worn

both rear brake back plates corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,695 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2010 38,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,676 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,741 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 23,555 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 OMV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

BT54 OMV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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