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MT54 VDC

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 91,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 72,581 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

light corrosion forming on all brake hose ferrules

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,162 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,008 miles

front brake discs corroded at edges

rear brake pads getting worn

rear exhaust mounting split

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,195 miles

both rear tyre walls cracked

long travel in handbrake

nail in off side rear tyre

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,037 miles

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

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

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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MT54 VDC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT54 VDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT54 VDC registered?

MT54 VDC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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