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DU54 SKK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,710 mi
Last recorded147,710 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 147,710 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 143,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,698 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre on 3mm

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 10 Jan 2018 137,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre on 3mm

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,175 miles

front cross member corroded

gearbox has slight oil leak

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

water leak around radiator area

Fail 18 Mar 2017 131,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

auto gearbox slight leak

front cross member slight corrosion

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to running inside vehicle

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

water leak around radiator area

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre and rear has slight corrosion

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn on both edges just legal

Fail 25 Jan 2016 125,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre and rear has slight corrosion

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn on both edges just legal

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,119 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2015 119,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,283 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2014 111,283 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

nearside front tyre wearing edges

rear wiper blade split

vehicle requires tracking

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,432 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,380 miles

both rear tyres between 3 and 4mm

heat shield on exhaust loose

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,783 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and just legel

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,269 miles

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

engine has oil leaks

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,464 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge needs tracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,105 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 SKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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