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FE54 EER

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

subframe corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2024 145,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sill has surface corrosion,outer sill is cover with plastic trim.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

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

Offside Front Sill has surface corrosion,outer sill is covered with plastic trim.

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

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

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

Rear Towbar electrical braket is corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2024 145,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sill has surface corrosion,outer sill is cover with plastic trim.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Sill has surface corrosion,outer sill is covered with plastic trim.

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

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

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

Rear Towbar electrical braket is corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 145,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch suspension point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch suspension point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,588 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 141,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 124,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,401 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 113,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,623 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,264 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 EER is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EER, 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 EER is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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