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FE54 EEH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,979 mi
Last recorded169,979 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 169,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 164,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,934 miles

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,620 miles

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

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 128,780 miles

Rear vehicle showing slight signs of general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,395 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 111,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,922 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,922 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,639 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 91,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2013 79,541 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,625 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,399 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 EEH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

FE54 EEH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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