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AW04 XCR

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 XCR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,332 miles

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rubber suspension components deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2020 114,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,475 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,176 miles

offside head lamp washer not cleaning lamp

Pass 2 May 2012 66,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,124 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,689 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,075 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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AW04 XCR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AW04 XCR, 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 AW04 XCR registered?

AW04 XCR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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