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FE54 DHJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,303 mi
Last recorded147,303 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 147,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 143,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust flanges corroding

Fail 3 May 2017 143,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 5 May 2016 139,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 124,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,865 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,639 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,191 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,188 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 DHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE54 DHJ, 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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FE54 DHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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