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L8 BRM

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,938 mi
Last recorded111,938 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BRM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,814 miles

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

oil leak @ engine sump

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,276 miles

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

oil weep @ n/s/f rack boot

Fail 25 Feb 2019 111,276 miles

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

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

oil weep @ n/s/f rack boot

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,038 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 110,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 68,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,584 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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L8 BRM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L8 BRM, 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 L8 BRM registered?

L8 BRM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is L8 BRM safe to buy?

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