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FP54 HRM

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,008 mi
Last recorded174,008 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HRM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 174,008 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 174,006 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 160,239 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 160,239 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 151,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 139,714 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch and Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,081 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,058 miles

registration plates ?

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,643 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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FP54 HRM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FP54 HRM, 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 FP54 HRM registered?

FP54 HRM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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