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AR04 XZA

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,972 mi
Last recorded155,972 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 XZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 141,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,196 miles

rear seatbelts not checked as seats folded down and covered

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake has slight binding

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Slight fadeing to both headlamps

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,624 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner rear diff seal

Offside Windscreen has chip in screen

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,382 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small chip in windscreen

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To nearside rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 111,326 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 109,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,652 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light cracks in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,632 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,243 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,191 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,679 miles

both front tyres near limits

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,845 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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AR04 XZA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AR04 XZA, 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 AR04 XZA registered?

AR04 XZA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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