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DU54 LHL

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 LHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 146,451 miles

Both rear trailing arm bush

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,733 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

trailing arm bushes are cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2019 134,262 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes are worn

rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2019 134,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits brake discs are rusty (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front anti-roll bar bushes are worn

rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,259 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,190 miles

all four tyres are cracking!

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,750 miles

all four tyres are cracking

front anti-roll bar D bushes are showing signs of wear

front brake discs are rusty

rear trailing arm bushes are starting to crack

Fail 3 Nov 2014 119,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 107,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,646 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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DU54 LHL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple 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 DU54 LHL, 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 DU54 LHL registered?

DU54 LHL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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