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BT54 ONL

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ONL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,758 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner adjuster broken

Fail 31 Jan 2024 110,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth & Holed (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary belt tensioner adjuster broken

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,976 miles

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

Underbody muddy

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody muddy

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,252 miles

underside of car muddy not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

vehicle presented in poor muddy condition close to REFUSAL TO TEST

Fail 10 Dec 2020 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch trim insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

vehicle presented in poor muddy condition close to REFUSAL TO TEST

Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle very dirty underneath had to see testable items

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle very dirty underneath had to see testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,437 miles

vehicle very dirty underneath hard to see testable items

Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

vehicle very dirty underneath hard to see testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,265 miles

eml light is on

vehicle very drity underneath

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,264 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

eml light is on

vehicle very drity underneath

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,780 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,362 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 37,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,262 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,442 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 ONL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

BT54 ONL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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