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AY04 SLU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

196,632 mi
Last recorded196,632 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 196,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 187,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 177,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 164,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 156,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 134,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,734 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,389 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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AY04 SLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AY04 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 SLU registered?

AY04 SLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is AY04 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 SLU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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