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CE54 EXF

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,024 mi
Last recorded172,024 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 172,024 miles

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 163,627 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At O/S/R joiner block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 153,208 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At O/S/R joiner block (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 139,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 127,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,409 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 109,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,813 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,754 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,635 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,321 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,787 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,442 miles

front pads low

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,282 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,621 miles

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

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

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 EXF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE54 EXF registered?

CE54 EXF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is CE54 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 EXF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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