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OV54 LNK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,662 mi
Last recorded106,662 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,662 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 104,429 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,788 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,549 miles

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively front aux belt slightly perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,735 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,663 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark Power Steering fluid low (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens requires polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens requires polish (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark Power Steering fluid low (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,171 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,271 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre Perished Advise Replacement

Nearside Rear tyre Perished Advise Replacement

Offside Front Tyre Perished advise Replacement

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,294 miles

front brake discs ridged

various stone chips to w/screen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,498 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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OV54 LNK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OV54 LNK, 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 OV54 LNK registered?

OV54 LNK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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The MOT history for OV54 LNK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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