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FS54 TER

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS54 TER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,806 miles

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

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

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

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,031 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,008 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,269 miles

Front grill insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,833 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,747 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,815 miles

tear on offside front tyre sidewall [not down to cord]

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,303 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,593 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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FS54 TER is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FS54 TER, 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 FS54 TER registered?

FS54 TER is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FS54 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS54 TER shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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