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HV04 BFX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 BFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,182 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 142,182 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 137,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,541 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 127,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,664 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 120,664 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjusted handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,982 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 109,966 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,045 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,744 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,836 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,412 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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HV04 BFX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HV04 BFX, 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 HV04 BFX registered?

HV04 BFX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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