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MK54 ZDM

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,234 mi
Last recorded143,234 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ZDM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 143,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 134,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 130,371 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 128,600 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 128,539 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 117,292 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)

Fail 30 May 2017 117,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 13 May 2016 104,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 104,021 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2015 92,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,108 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,861 miles

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

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 ZDM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDM, 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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MK54 ZDM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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