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KU54 XHY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 XHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 104,356 miles

covers over door sills

engine oil level low

front and rear suspension

front brake pads look low

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 22 May 2014 99,078 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension

covers over door sills

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,067 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 91,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 70,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,937 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XHY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU54 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU54 XHY registered?

KU54 XHY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is KU54 XHY safe to buy?

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