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KE54 TKV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,475 mi
Last recorded172,475 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 172,475 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/SR & O/SR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 168,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 166,664 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 7 Dec 2022 166,658 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 163,070 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 163,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside edge is bald not far off cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 157,368 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 151,634 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 16 Dec 2019 151,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill cover

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,080 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 143,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 143,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 135,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, 225/40Y18 XL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 130,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 130,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 124,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 111,433 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,734 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rattle heard from, engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,524 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rattle heard from, engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,139 miles

Rear diff front crossmember bushes deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,031 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre low in pressure

Offside wiperblade split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,714 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 65,638 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,005 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 51,974 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,205 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,090 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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KE54 TKV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KE54 TKV, 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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KE54 TKV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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