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PE54 UWF

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,860 mi
Last recorded111,860 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 UWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,059 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 98,059 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,345 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 91,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle has slight oil leak on o/s rear

Fail 4 Nov 2017 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle has slight oil leak on o/s rear

Pass 26 Nov 2016 75,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

f/t brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2016 75,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

f/t brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,984 miles

coolant leak on heater pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,346 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,081 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,081 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,535 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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PE54 UWF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PE54 UWF, 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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PE54 UWF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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