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BV04 RHK

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 155,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 155,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge of tread

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

moderate corrosion to rear exhaust system

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perished

plastic undertray fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2016 150,462 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge of tread

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

exhaust heat shields loss

moderate corrosion to rear exhaust system

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perished

plastic undertray fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 144,214 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 144,214 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,010 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 104,010 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,367 miles

wear to front brake pads

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,918 miles

Chips & small crack on screen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,501 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 RHK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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