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OY54 KTC

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 KTC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,014 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,118 miles

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

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 104,118 miles

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

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,183 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,079 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 81,079 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,098 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,779 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,872 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 KTC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KTC, 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 OY54 KTC registered?

OY54 KTC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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