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SX53 FKR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,941 mi
Last recorded119,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FKR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 102,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2014 102,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 94,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly

offside front fog light not working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear tyres on 4-5mm

slight oil leak at rear diff

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,361 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light alluminated on dash

fuel tank filler pipe showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear fuel pipe very corroded

rear exhaust silencer front mounting bracket corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade torn

slight oil leak from rear differential

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Fail 30 May 2012 87,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light alluminated on dash

fuel tank filler pipe showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear fuel pipe very corroded

rear exhaust silencer front mounting bracket corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade torn

slight oil leak from rear differential

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

srear subframe andfront suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,409 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,319 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,427 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,453 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear shocker getting worn

Fail 29 Nov 2007 46,453 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,227 miles

no oil on dip stick

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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SX53 FKR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SX53 FKR, 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 SX53 FKR registered?

SX53 FKR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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