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HN54 ZNC

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,870 mi
Last recorded155,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 ZNC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2025 155,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 146,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,462 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,337 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 111,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,557 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,030 miles

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 23 Nov 2013 52,823 miles

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 19 Nov 2012 45,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,879 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,231 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,140 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 20,939 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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HN54 ZNC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN54 ZNC, 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 HN54 ZNC registered?

HN54 ZNC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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