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OV54 LOA

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,723 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer close to joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,035 miles

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,958 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,484 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 LOA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

OV54 LOA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is OV54 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 LOA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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