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MH54 HWV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,705 mi
Last recorded129,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 129,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undersealed both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 108,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2025 108,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,931 miles

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,020 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Apr 2014 52,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,484 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 HWV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MH54 HWV, 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 HWV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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