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VK54 BTU

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,701 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,033 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 68,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,711 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,925 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,821 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 54,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 48,631 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 48,631 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,807 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,052 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VK54 BTU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK54 BTU, 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 VK54 BTU registered?

VK54 BTU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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