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BU54 KNM

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 KNM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,838 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,011 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,329 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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BU54 KNM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU54 KNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 KNM registered?

BU54 KNM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is BU54 KNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 KNM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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