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HD54 VAM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,380 mi
Last recorded155,380 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 155,380 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 153,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 153,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device missing Split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 153,703 miles

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns /os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front sharp edge on door

Fail 23 Jun 2020 153,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested rear and middle part of exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff and power steering not functioning correctly (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s rear brake backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 May 2017 146,828 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 138,159 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE DETERIORATED

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 132,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,523 miles

Center/cat exhaust joint deteriorated recommend replacement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 115,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 89,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,713 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,990 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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HD54 VAM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD54 VAM, 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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HD54 VAM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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