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MH54 FNA

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,345 mi
Last recorded231,345 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 FNA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 231,345 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Disc shields & back plates corroded & parts missing

Head lamps poor

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & splitting, All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2020 220,881 miles

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

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 220,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 208,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 208,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 190,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly damaged

rear suspension arm side link bushes deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2017 174,854 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 15 Sep 2017 174,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 160,399 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer corroding

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Fail 16 Sep 2016 160,399 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer corroding

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,679 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

exhaust slightly leaking

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside raer shocker damp

play in both front drop links and anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,738 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

play at offside front anti roll bar link

windscreen cracked, just in limit

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,842 miles

rearexhaust silencer poor

slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rearexhaust silencer poor

slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,025 miles

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

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

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

front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,025 miles

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

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

front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,243 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,643 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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MH54 FNA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH54 FNA, 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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MH54 FNA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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