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MK54 ZDG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

192,802 mi
Last recorded192,802 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ZDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 192,802 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 192,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 182,387 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 174,786 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 174,786 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,295 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 164,285 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 153,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 153,025 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,143 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 139,778 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,234 miles

front tyre edges wearing thin

slight deterioration exhaust system

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,411 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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MK54 ZDG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK54 ZDG, 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 MK54 ZDG registered?

MK54 ZDG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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