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YR04 BZP

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,118 mi
Last recorded134,118 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 BZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Welding repairs noted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,333 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arch valances corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 129,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arch valances corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,059 miles

all brake pipe ends are greased

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,331 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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YR04 BZP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YR04 BZP, 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 YR04 BZP registered?

YR04 BZP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 BZP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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