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SW54 CLN

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 CLN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 106,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 91,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,346 miles

front brake disc,s corroded inner face

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,964 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,158 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW54 CLN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SW54 CLN, 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 SW54 CLN registered?

SW54 CLN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2004.

Is SW54 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 CLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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