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FE54 DHF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,478 mi
Last recorded93,478 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,173 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 48,157 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 48,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,856 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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FE54 DHF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE54 DHF, 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

How do I check the history of FE54 DHF?

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What year was FE54 DHF registered?

FE54 DHF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is FE54 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 DHF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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