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HC53 HLU

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,865 mi
Last recorded183,865 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 183,865 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides roll bar D bushes have play on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam just in front of axle bush, bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 171,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 158,872 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 3 Feb 2023 140,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,866 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 119,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,197 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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HC53 HLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HC53 HLU, 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 HC53 HLU registered?

HC53 HLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is HC53 HLU safe to buy?

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