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AD04 SXU

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,117 mi
Last recorded227,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 227,117 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 227,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill / (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 217,311 miles

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

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

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

corrosion/damaged to nearside rear/offside front inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2021 207,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 207,454 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 191,296 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush weeping grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp aim just within cut off limit

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Fail 1 Jul 2019 191,001 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken/missing (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush weeping grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Pass 29 Jun 2018 180,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases affecting the emissions readings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Fail 27 Jun 2018 180,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases affecting the emissions readings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Pass 17 Jun 2017 168,567 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 168,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 162,372 miles

Nails in both rear tyres

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 152,874 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 149,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 149,817 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,037 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,488 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,674 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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AD04 SXU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD04 SXU, 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 AD04 SXU registered?

AD04 SXU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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