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BV54 BXC

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 BXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 139,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2024 136,716 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,565 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 133,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,974 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 118,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 108,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 104,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 99,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 92,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 80,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 67,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,555 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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BV54 BXC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple 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 BV54 BXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 BXC registered?

BV54 BXC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is BV54 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 BXC 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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