2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · SP54 DTX
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 141,235 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP54 DTX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2022
- 141,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP54 DTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (SP54 DTX) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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