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BW54 ZHF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,524 mi
Last recorded130,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ZHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 130,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2026 130,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 99,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 88,612 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 88,604 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction written with marker on zone A & zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BW54 ZHF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW54 ZHF, 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 BW54 ZHF registered?

BW54 ZHF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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