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PX54 UGK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 UGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 147,222 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 134,653 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 134,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2022 126,971 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,379 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 114,378 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected slider bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 109,973 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 109,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,495 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,042 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,273 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PX54 UGK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX54 UGK, 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 PX54 UGK registered?

PX54 UGK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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