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FA54 UFG

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,225 mi
Last recorded132,225 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 UFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 132,225 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,373 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2022 130,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,419 miles

age related under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,219 miles

Age related underbody corrosion

Front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 121,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,379 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,928 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating and blowing / both rear shockers signs of leaking / rear belts not checked / ns number plate lamp worked when tapped

Fail 30 Nov 2012 99,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box deteriorating and blowing / both rear shockers signs of leaking / rear belts not checked / ns number plate lamp worked when tapped

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,995 miles

rear seatbelts not checked do to seats folded down / brakepipe corrosion / exhaust back box outter skin deteriorated / both rear shocker damp / osf pdas look low / osf disc liped and corroded / osf cv boot deteriorated and signs of grease leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front offside window wiper split

rear window wiper split

Fail 21 Dec 2009 70,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front offside window wiper split

rear window wiper split

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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FA54 UFG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FA54 UFG, 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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FA54 UFG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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