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HF54 HDX

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,877 mi
Last recorded118,877 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 HDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 118,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,731 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 118,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 96,264 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 96,264 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 94,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,119 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,119 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,794 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges ,four wheel alignment check advised

brakes in poor condtion full brake check advised

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,742 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 40,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front disc pads seem worn thin, advise strip and inspect

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 HDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

HF54 HDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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