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KB53 DHV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,388 mi
Last recorded115,388 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 DHV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,388 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 110,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

washer jet fluid has low flow

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,521 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,277 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,998 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,118 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,363 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,363 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,177 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,177 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,694 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,788 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,825 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,002 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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KB53 DHV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 KB53 DHV, 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 KB53 DHV registered?

KB53 DHV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is KB53 DHV safe to buy?

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