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BV04 RNJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,485 mi
Last recorded188,485 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 188,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shock mount/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside body mount D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes in/out of valve block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 176,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 175,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 160,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 160,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 148,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 133,851 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,255 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,197 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 RNJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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