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KU54 XHJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,049 mi
Last recorded146,049 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 XHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 142,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 139,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,818 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 128,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,787 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,528 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,129 miles

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

off side front tyre slight wear on the outer edge

off side rear tyre slight wear on the inner and outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2007 20,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,550 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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KU54 XHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 KU54 XHJ, 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 KU54 XHJ registered?

KU54 XHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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