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EJ54 ASO

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,201 mi
Last recorded150,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ASO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 150,201 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,327 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 137,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 130,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,690 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper slight movement in ball joint at anti roll bar link

engine management light shows a defect.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 121,690 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper slight movement in ball joint at anti roll bar link

engine management light shows a defect.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,809 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,521 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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EJ54 ASO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EJ54 ASO, 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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EJ54 ASO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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