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CE54 EXB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,502 mi
Last recorded146,502 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 146,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Lower EXAUST JOINTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,820 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 139,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,575 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 137,575 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

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

Slight brake bind,offside front.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 126,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 115,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 84,262 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 83,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,747 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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CE54 EXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE54 EXB, 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 CE54 EXB registered?

CE54 EXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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