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EK54 OUL

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,458 mi
Last recorded20,458 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 OUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 20,458 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 20,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,430 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 20,435 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 20,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 18,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 17,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 17,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 16,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres cracked due to age

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 14,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 12,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,240 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 OUL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 OUL, 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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EK54 OUL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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