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DU54 SKO

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,850 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases jiont (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 123,659 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 123,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,377 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,377 miles

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

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,983 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,498 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,498 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,608 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 82,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,894 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 78,874 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

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 SKO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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