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SX04 BPV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 BPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 94,069 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 May 2013 94,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jun 2012 85,800 miles

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

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

O/S/R Brake pipe at junction corroded.

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 85,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/R Brake pipe at junction corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 77,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 77,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 57,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 52,223 miles

front and rear tyres getting worn

Pass 27 May 2008 43,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,933 miles

off side front brake disc rusty

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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SX04 BPV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SX04 BPV, 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 SX04 BPV registered?

SX04 BPV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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