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DE53 UHX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,295 mi
Last recorded137,295 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 137,295 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 137,288 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2018 116,744 miles

All 4 tyres getting low down too 3mm.legal limit is 1.6mm.and front tyres slightly scuffed on edges

recheck brakes in 3-4 thousand miles

Fail 31 Jan 2018 116,744 miles

All 4 tyres getting low down too 3mm.legal limit is 1.6mm.and front tyres slightly scuffed on edges

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

recheck brakes in 3-4 thousand miles

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,763 miles

Diff mount bushes starting to split

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,570 miles

all tyres tread worn

front pads starting to wear

outer sill covers

rear pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,160 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,160 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,676 miles

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

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

clutch pedal heavy

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,330 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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DE53 UHX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE53 UHX, 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 DE53 UHX registered?

DE53 UHX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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