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FE54 DHO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,226 mi
Last recorded159,226 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 159,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 151,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 138,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,894 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,773 miles

n/s headlight washer missing and o/s not working

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,260 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 63,260 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 DHO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DHO, 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

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What year was FE54 DHO registered?

FE54 DHO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is FE54 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 DHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE54 DHO have outstanding finance?

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