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EK54 OUJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 OUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion and small hole inner arch.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion to bumper bracket.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 62,335 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion to bumper bracket.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,535 miles

Central Rear unable to inspect seat belt.

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining clamp missing. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint plastic rivets worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to exhaust box.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 60,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear unable to inspect seat belt.

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining clamp missing. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint plastic rivets worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to exhaust box.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,659 miles

Central Rear unable to inspect seat belt.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,617 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,761 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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EK54 OUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EK54 OUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 OUJ registered?

EK54 OUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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