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DE54 LBG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,674 mi
Last recorded166,674 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 166,674 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the down pipe joins the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,105 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 159,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 141,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,044 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the front pipe joins the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 128,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the front pipe joins the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe where it joins the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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 21 Nov 2018 113,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 113,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,060 miles

BOTH front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange joint (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,853 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration on exhaust system

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,853 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration on exhaust system

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,715 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 60,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,068 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 40,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,053 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 LBG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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