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DV54 HZY

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 HZY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,026 miles

all 4 tyres on approx. 2.5mm

front brake discs corroded inner faces

tow bar electrical socket secured with rope

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

tow bar beam corroded

tow bar electrical socket secured with rope

Fail 18 Jan 2018 89,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both by connector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

tow bar beam corroded

tow bar electrical socket secured with rope

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,475 miles

tow bar socket secured with rope

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,783 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by junction (3.6.B.2c)

tow bar socket bracket broken but plug secured

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,783 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by junction (3.6.B.2c)

tow bar socket bracket broken but plug secured

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

towbar socket bracket broken but socket secure

Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken

towbar socket bracket broken but socket secure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,100 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,477 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,602 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 19,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,272 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,288 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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DV54 HZY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV54 HZY, 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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DV54 HZY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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