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DC54 BKZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,656 miles

All 4 tyres have small cracks in rubber

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,208 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,667 miles

ENGINE LAMP IS ON

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS WORN

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,667 miles

ENGINE LAMP IS ON

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS WORN

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,161 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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DC54 BKZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC54 BKZ, 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 DC54 BKZ registered?

DC54 BKZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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The MOT history for DC54 BKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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