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HV54 HTC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 127,560 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,630 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 113,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,492 miles

offside wiper splitting

rusting to exhaust system

slight play in front wishbone bushes

stonechips front screen

Pass 18 May 2012 69,840 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre worn low

stonechips front screen

nearside front tyre worn to limits

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,200 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 HTC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV54 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

HV54 HTC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is HV54 HTC safe to buy?

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