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MH54 HXM

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,806 mi
Last recorded149,806 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 146,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 138,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,077 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,172 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,515 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,122 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,122 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,338 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,783 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 HXM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HXM, 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 MH54 HXM registered?

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

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