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LG54 OGX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 OGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 109,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn bald on edges. 215/60R16 99H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket brocked exhaust still supported

Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge 215/60/16 95V

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

rear exhaust bracket brocked exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,111 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on back box but not insecure.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack. (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 96,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both head lights. (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Wing mirror glass missing. (8.1.1)

Exhaust bracket broken on back box but not insecure.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack. (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,174 miles

O/S windscreen washer jets weak

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,174 miles

O/S windscreen washer jets weak

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,002 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 91,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,672 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,973 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,160 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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LG54 OGX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG54 OGX, 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 LG54 OGX registered?

LG54 OGX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is LG54 OGX safe to buy?

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