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BW54 ZHY

2004 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,084 mi
Last recorded206,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ZHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 206,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 190,116 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 180,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 167,304 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 166,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (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 ZHY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW54 ZHY, 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

How do I check the history of BW54 ZHY?

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What year was BW54 ZHY registered?

BW54 ZHY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BW54 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 ZHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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