MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking PAS Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Thermostat area ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak Thermostat area ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BV54 BXG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BXG, 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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BV54 BXG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.
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