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BV54 BXZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,694 mi
Last recorded140,694 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 BXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,694 miles

bottom of windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2015 136,826 miles

bottom of windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,623 miles

exhaust corroded

winter tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,212 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 119,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,561 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,162 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,532 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 BXZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BXZ, 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 BV54 BXZ registered?

BV54 BXZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is BV54 BXZ safe to buy?

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