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DG54 HOJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,108 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,268 miles

rear sub-frame corroded and very rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 84,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,798 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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DG54 HOJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG54 HOJ, 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 DG54 HOJ registered?

DG54 HOJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DG54 HOJ safe to buy?

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