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HT53 CKK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,685 mi
Last recorded160,685 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 CKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 160,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 160,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 150,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,931 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2018 139,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2016 130,532 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER DETERIORATED

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 111,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS REQD FOR NEXT MOT LENSES DISCOLOURING

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,974 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,814 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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HT53 CKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HT53 CKK, 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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HT53 CKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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