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CE54 HRF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,158 mi
Last recorded162,158 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 HRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 162,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 162,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 150,315 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perishing

both front tyres perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perishing

both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 138,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread castellated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 127,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 117,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

front to rear exhaust deterioated

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequetly supported

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,824 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 93,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,398 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 81,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,584 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,501 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 HRF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

CE54 HRF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is CE54 HRF safe to buy?

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