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BV04 RHJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,063 mi
Last recorded160,063 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 160,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 157,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 155,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 155,756 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 134,681 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 134,681 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 132,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 132,350 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 127,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,790 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 112,790 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 99,543 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Oct 2010 99,538 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,812 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 RHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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