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MP53 ZFH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,465 mi
Last recorded130,465 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 ZFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 130,465 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Arch liner insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,890 miles

both front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

both front tyres are getting low on tread and wearing on the outer edges

headlamps need cleaning up

nsf bumper damage

os sill is soft at the rear

osr damper is weeping

trailing arm bushes are soft

Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 121,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,604 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

osr axle bush is worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,964 miles

anti-roll bar D are worn

dip beam is poor

exhaust rear brt is missing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,860 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,320 miles

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

front discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,088 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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MP53 ZFH 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 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MP53 ZFH, 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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MP53 ZFH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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