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OY54 KSK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,626 mi
Last recorded127,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 KSK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,696 miles

undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill flange is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily covered in mud ,restricted view to some components

Fail 15 Jan 2025 119,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill flange is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily covered in mud ,restricted view to some components

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2021 96,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

anti slip provision clutch pedal missing

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,269 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 28 Dec 2017 73,064 miles

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,921 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 40,781 miles

Clutch Pedal rubber missing.

Due Cambelt.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 30,268 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 25,522 miles

offside + nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,124 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 18,103 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 14,501 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,283 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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OY54 KSK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OY54 KSK, 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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OY54 KSK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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