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HG54 UUO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,146 mi
Last recorded115,146 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 115,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sub-frame corroded

off side rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,659 miles

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,954 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 107,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,816 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,005 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,068 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,062 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL TOO LOW TO TEST THE VEHICLE, NO OBVIOUS OIL LEAKS DETECTED. ONE LITRE OF ENGINE OIL ADDED

exhaust tailpipe cracking away from the rear silencer

rear differential oil leak

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL TOO LOW TO TEST THE VEHICLE, NO OBVIOUS OIL LEAKS DETECTED. ONE LITRE OF ENGINE OIL ADDED

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

exhaust tailpipe cracking away from the rear silencer

rear differential oil leak

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,205 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,057 miles

General surface corrosion to rear subframe and components

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,947 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,950 miles

brake psds front & rear low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,396 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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HG54 UUO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HG54 UUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG54 UUO registered?

HG54 UUO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is HG54 UUO safe to buy?

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