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DE54 LBN

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,527 mi
Last recorded65,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,527 miles

brake hose ends rusting

front brake discs rusting on inside face

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front antiroll bar droplink joints

under body starting to rust

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,471 miles

both front tyres cracking up.

both windscreen wipers split slightly on edges.

exhaust system getting rusty.

front brake discs rusting on inner surfaces.

windscreen washer jets may require adjustment.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs rusting on inside edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs rusting on inside edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,124 miles

both rear tyres cracking up.

front brake discs getting rusty.

plastic sill covers fitted.

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar droplink.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 51,124 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both rear tyres cracking up.

front brake discs getting rusty.

plastic sill covers fitted.

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar droplink.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,746 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN BETWEEN MIN AND MAX

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,070 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 LBN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

DE54 LBN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is DE54 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 LBN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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