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DN54 OPJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 142,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust noisey

noisy wheel or diff (rear)

Pass 19 May 2015 135,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 130,351 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear differential oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 122,316 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear differential iol leak

Pass 23 May 2013 122,316 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear differential iol leak

Fail 15 May 2012 113,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 15 May 2012 113,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 16 May 2011 102,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear diff slight weep of oil

Pass 17 May 2010 89,301 miles

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 28 May 2009 75,232 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DN54 OPJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN54 OPJ, 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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DN54 OPJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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