MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear seatbelts not checked as seats folded down and covered
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
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
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
Small chip in windscreen
Various brake pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small chip in windscreen
Various brake pipes corroded
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
light cracks in offside rear tyre wall
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)
Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres near limits
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AR04 XZA safe to buy?
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