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OW53 FPO

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,139 mi
Last recorded173,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 173,139 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 173,102 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 168,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 162,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 162,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 155,581 miles

Front Both lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 150,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 150,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the front "Y" pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE A BRAKE FLUID CHANGE SOON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 144,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,822 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Fail 12 Jul 2018 134,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,947 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,845 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,094 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 109,555 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 84,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the n/s/f wiper blade is loose

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the n/s/f wiper blade is loose

Pass 2 May 2012 67,902 miles

the n/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,258 miles

the front number plate is damaged

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 FPO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

OW53 FPO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is OW53 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 FPO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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