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FM53 BGV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,179 mi
Last recorded115,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,179 miles

Front tyres worn more so inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Sills covered in plastic

Fail 14 Jan 2020 109,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Sills covered in plastic

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlights deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,842 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,980 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,284 miles

Nearside rear passanger seatbelt couldn`t be tested because of a childseat is fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,784 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 41,784 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,002 miles

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

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

front number plate backing deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,276 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 BGV 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 88.2%.

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 FM53 BGV, 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 BGV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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