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CU54 OYM

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 137,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,751 miles

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

offside headlight damp

offside rear brake pipe ends rusting

rear crossmember rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,877 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear x member corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 108,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear x member corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under heatsheld on cat (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,408 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust heat shield rattling

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,800 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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CU54 OYM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CU54 OYM, 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 CU54 OYM registered?

CU54 OYM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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