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AF54 ZRU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,622 mi
Last recorded112,622 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,595 miles

one of the rear exaust box hangers is rotten

Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one of the rear exaust box hangers is rotten

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,785 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,758 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,234 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,423 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 46,423 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,935 miles

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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AF54 ZRU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF54 ZRU, 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 AF54 ZRU registered?

AF54 ZRU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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