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VX54 VHP

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VHP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 142,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads look low

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

Under tray insicure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 142,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads look low

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

Under tray insicure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,608 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn close to legal limit on its inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre is worn close to legal limit on its inner edge

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

Rear silencer has a perrished rubber hanger

Fail 6 Nov 2010 87,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F tyre is worn close to legal limit on its inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre is worn close to legal limit on its inner edge

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

Rear silencer has a perrished rubber hanger

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,046 miles

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,792 miles

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

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)

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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VX54 VHP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VX54 VHP, 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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VX54 VHP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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