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HK53 BKY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,110 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,108 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S and O/F (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,740 miles

Metal support on exhaust rear rusted off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,028 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose and one rear mounting corroded off

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,654 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust heat shields loose and one rear mounting corroded off

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,243 miles

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

corosion to exhaust system / rear silencer front mounting peg detatched

front tyres valve stems deteriating

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

rear tyres starting to deteriate

some play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,243 miles

corosion to exhaust system / rear silencer front mounting peg detatched

front tyres valve stems deteriating

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

rear tyres starting to deteriate

some play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,336 miles

ADVISE BRAKE CHECCK APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

SSOME CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,563 miles

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

rear number plate deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

some corosion to exhaust system

some play in n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,683 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 inner brake discs scored

small chips in front screen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,854 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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HK53 BKY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK53 BKY, 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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HK53 BKY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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