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FE54 KOU

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,785 mi
Last recorded111,785 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,785 miles

General under body corrosion.

Pass 13 May 2025

slight underside corrosion

Fail 13 May 2025

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Under sealed

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,515 miles

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

blow on exhaust joint

rear suspension bushes perrised

Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,214 miles

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

wear in off side rear cross beam main bush

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,935 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

wear in rear radias arm bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 80,617 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,357 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall damaged.

offside rear inner tyre wall damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,450 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2010 46,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,149 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,389 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 KOU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

FE54 KOU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is FE54 KOU safe to buy?

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