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HK54 ZTP

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 ZTP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 122,663 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 122,663 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2024 115,756 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 115,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,007 miles

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 107,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,764 miles

Offside Rear Propshaft mounting assy has a worn bush - not resulting in excess movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,177 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,095 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,950 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,339 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 49,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,699 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 ZTP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTP, 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 HK54 ZTP registered?

HK54 ZTP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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