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DU54 LHO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,083 mi
Last recorded225,083 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 LHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 225,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 225,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 223,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 223,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 221,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 221,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid system has low flow (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 220,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 220,132 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 218,743 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF brake noisy

Rear differential mounting bar bushes very wear

Fail 20 Jan 2021 218,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF brake noisy

Offside windscreen washer has poor flow

Rear differential mounting bar bushes very wear

Pass 17 Jul 2019 207,004 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 19 Jul 2018 191,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 191,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 174,536 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 174,534 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak below min ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear both brakes binding slightly, more on offside

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,856 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 157,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 140,484 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 102,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,681 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 LHO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU54 LHO, 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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DU54 LHO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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