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DU54 SKN

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 SKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 119,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake flexi hoses in poor condition

Front and rear subframes deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake flexi hoses in poor condition

Front and rear subframes deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlight pattern poor

Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,961 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 116,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,307 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,085 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer rear support bracket broken but system still supported

slight deterioation of exhaust rear silencer

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,444 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 SKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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