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HV54 APZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,508 mi
Last recorded105,508 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 APZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,508 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fadeing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded and flakeing restricted view due to engine cover fitted

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses deteriating

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,381 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,919 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,282 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,244 miles

osf tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,430 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inside

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,419 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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HV54 APZ 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 88.2%.

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 HV54 APZ, 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 HV54 APZ registered?

HV54 APZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is HV54 APZ safe to buy?

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