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FE54 DHN

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,622 mi
Last recorded109,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 109,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 109,622 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 100,859 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses retained by alternate means (cable ties- deemed satisfactory)

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate exhaust section flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 100,857 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses retained by alternate means (cable ties- deemed satisfactory)

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate exhaust section flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 93,073 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses retained by alternate means (cable ties) satisfactory

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL MOT TEST (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 93,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses retained by alternate means (cable ties) satisfactory

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL MINIMUM THICKNESS REQUIRES URGENT REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL MOT TEST (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,316 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,808 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 76,808 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,245 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 59,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,949 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,945 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,766 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,795 miles

N/S/F disc slight wear.(inner edge)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 32,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 DHN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DHN, 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 FE54 DHN registered?

FE54 DHN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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