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FM53 BGU

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,313 mi
Last recorded187,313 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 187,313 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both headlight lens glazed

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2017 175,986 miles

Both headlight lens glazed over

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 175,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both headlight lens glazed over

Engine mil light on

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 164,860 miles

Both headlights lens frosted/glazed

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,986 miles

Engine "MIL" light "ON"

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 143,672 miles

MIL light ON on dash

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 143,672 miles

MIL light ON on dash

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 128,687 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 128,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,699 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,672 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,621 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 82,520 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,967 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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FM53 BGU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM53 BGU, 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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FM53 BGU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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