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CU04 BKV

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,469 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2017 116,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the rear of secondary catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at secondary catalytic converter exhaust fractured (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock on front suspension ???

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock on front suspension ???

Pass 17 May 2013 90,326 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 83,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 77,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 70,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 62,070 miles

all brake ferrels corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 54,830 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,278 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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CU04 BKV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CU04 BKV, 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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CU04 BKV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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