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BX04 CVM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 CVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal brake pipe/flexible brake pipe bracket corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all rear suspension arms have some surface corrosion

all rear suspension rubber bushes have some deterioration/cracking

rear subframe has some surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2020 118,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,251 miles

both front lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2019 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged repaired with tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 114,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 96,842 miles

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)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

e.m.l lamp stays on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,404 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2013 81,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 71,891 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2011 62,058 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 52,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,918 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on the edges may be tracking?

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,841 miles

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

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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BX04 CVM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX04 CVM, 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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BX04 CVM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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