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BV04 RKN

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,647 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 119,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 84,467 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BV04 RKN, 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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What year was BV04 RKN registered?

BV04 RKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BV04 RKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 RKN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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