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MM53 CXB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,951 mi
Last recorded153,951 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 153,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 151,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 145,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 140,965 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly ABS operating early (3.7.C.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 140,965 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly ABS operating early (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 125,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake caliper loose on sliders

offside front brake dust cover corroded

rear silencer front mounting missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management fault light illuminating

rear silencer front mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,973 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,673 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,909 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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MM53 CXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MM53 CXB, 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 MM53 CXB registered?

MM53 CXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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