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AO54 HGF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 151,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip smooth

Fail 13 Aug 2025 150,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn

Nearside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens weathered/ deteriorated

anti-slip pad worn at brake pedal

anti-slip pad worn at clutch pedal

engine oil level above maximum mark at dip-stick

Pass 19 Aug 2023 143,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer tread

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated.

engine management light remains on.

rear axle crossmember is generally corroded ,but mostly on the nearside

Fail 5 Jul 2023 143,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear back axle cross member .( double skinned) corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn.

condensation has formed in the offside front headlamp lens.

exhaust manifold heatshield corroded on the offside front.

unable to view the front brake pads with wheels in position.

wear developing in the offside and nearside front outer anti roll bar linkage ball joints.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 127,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 122,421 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 115,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 115,551 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 105,932 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 96,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,166 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,161 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,532 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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AO54 HGF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO54 HGF, 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 AO54 HGF registered?

AO54 HGF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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