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HK54 GNF

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 GNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,443 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,097 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,292 miles

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

Hand Brake performance 16% minimum pass

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,611 miles

Hand Brake on limits 16%

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,717 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 50,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,688 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,688 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,927 miles

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

nearside front windscreen wiper blade split

rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,537 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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HK54 GNF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc 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 HK54 GNF, 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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HK54 GNF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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