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DE54 KZW

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,350 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,986 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,438 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,781 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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DE54 KZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE54 KZW, 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 DE54 KZW registered?

DE54 KZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is DE54 KZW safe to buy?

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