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BV04 RFF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

217,482 mi
Last recorded217,482 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2024 217,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO NO OIL SHOWING ON DIP STICK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire both straps corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 205,386 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 205,386 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 916,917 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 196,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 191,720 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 191,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 188,457 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 188,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabalizer arm inner and outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabalizer arm inner and outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns headlight washer not hitting headlight

Pass 7 Mar 2019 177,393 miles

ns headlight washer not working

Pass 9 Mar 2018 165,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 165,347 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,699 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded wheel cylinders and surrounding area secure at time of inspection.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 153,699 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded wheel cylinders and surrounding area secure at time of inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,087 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 111,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emission results affected by exhaust leak. Test was aborted.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,374 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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BV04 RFF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV04 RFF, 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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BV04 RFF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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