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HG54 UUF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,912 mi
Last recorded137,912 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 UUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,912 miles

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

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

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

Tracking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,789 miles

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front slight exhaust blow

brake pedal rubber slightly smooth

vehicle appears to be lop sided but no broken springs

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight exhaust blow

brake pedal rubber slightly smooth

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle appears to be lop sided but no broken springs

Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,354 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

wiper ends split

Fail 14 Sep 2016 124,352 miles

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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

wiper ends split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,137 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,137 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 105,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,617 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 80,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,177 miles

advise covers on sills

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,619 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 39,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HG54 UUF 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 HG54 UUF, 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 HG54 UUF registered?

HG54 UUF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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