CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP54 HSK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,126 mi
Last recorded175,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HSK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 175,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 175,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 169,310 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2020 165,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 165,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 155,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 139,364 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

All tyres perrished

Chassis + suspension components corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 117,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,931 miles

catalyst flange corroded thin

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,285 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,639 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,194 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP54 HSK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green 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 HSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP54 HSK?

You can check the full history of FP54 HSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP54 HSK registered?

FP54 HSK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is FP54 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 HSK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP54 HSK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP54 HSK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.