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DB54 SUB

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB54 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,447 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 104,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,496 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 97,397 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 77,841 miles

HEAD LAMP WASHES NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,470 miles

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 20 May 2015 57,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 46,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,569 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,396 miles

All discs pitted

All tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to limit (215/60VR16)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,812 miles

all tyres low/bald on edges

middle exhaust hanger badly corroded

nsr brake disc outer face corroded

osr subframe hanger bush perished/weak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,740 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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DB54 SUB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DB54 SUB, 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 DB54 SUB registered?

DB54 SUB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is DB54 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB54 SUB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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