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FL54 OSO

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,037 mi
Last recorded125,037 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,037 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 123,361 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 119,843 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 111,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,439 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,938 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth around outer shoulder

offside rear tyre worn smooth around inner shoulder

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r seat belt badly damaged

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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FL54 OSO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FL54 OSO, 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 FL54 OSO registered?

FL54 OSO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is FL54 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 OSO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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