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HV04 BFZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 BFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,641 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S front tyre very worn on edges O/S rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,934 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,525 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,537 miles

Damage on nearside front wing

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,906 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 BFZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV04 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

HV04 BFZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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