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EN54 ENO

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,485 mi
Last recorded170,485 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ENO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 170,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 163,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 161,978 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 152,153 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 152,150 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 132,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,098 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,006 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,745 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,794 miles

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

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

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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EN54 ENO 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 76.2%.

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 EN54 ENO, 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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What year was EN54 ENO registered?

EN54 ENO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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