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BV04 RJJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,727 miles

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

Unable to assess rear brake pipes above sub-frame

Fail 5 Jan 2023 81,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Front brakes grinding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to assess rear brake pipes above sub-frame

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,769 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 77,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,976 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,968 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,651 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,639 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,494 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,139 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

no oil in engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2014

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

no oil in engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,547 miles

Both rear Tyres aged. (cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,795 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 RJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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