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DE54 LBF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 168,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 168,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 165,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 158,646 miles

Central Rear seat belt not checked due to dog guard fitted

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes worn and deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 158,646 miles

Central Rear seat belt not checked due to dog guard fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes worn and deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 151,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 142,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 142,809 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,276 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2013 116,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,072 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,655 miles

centre seat belt missing not able to inspected

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 LBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE54 LBF, 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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DE54 LBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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