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CE54 HPK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,767 mi
Last recorded176,767 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 176,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 174,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 167,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 167,842 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 162,800 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 159,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,425 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 149,614 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 149,610 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 145,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,172 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 141,172 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 2x (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,731 miles

exhaust blow on front pipe

front tyres worn on edges

rear pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 123,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,468 miles

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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 HPK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE54 HPK, 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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CE54 HPK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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