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OW53 FPD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,674 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 139,870 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 138,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 138,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 122,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 113,096 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 113,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,607 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 102,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,846 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,328 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PADS

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

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

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

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

Offside Rear 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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OW53 FPD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW53 FPD, 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 OW53 FPD registered?

OW53 FPD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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