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HF54 HDE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,558 mi
Last recorded111,558 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 HDE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,949 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 109,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,296 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,296 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 80,741 miles

note/brake pads not visible

note/decelerometre tested

Pass 28 May 2010 67,668 miles

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2009 48,122 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 33,521 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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HF54 HDE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HF54 HDE, 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 HF54 HDE registered?

HF54 HDE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is HF54 HDE safe to buy?

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