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DG54 HPO

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,779 mi
Last recorded119,779 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 119,772 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 113,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 111,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 111,259 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,987 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 98,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,613 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 HPO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG54 HPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG54 HPO registered?

DG54 HPO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DG54 HPO safe to buy?

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