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AY04 SNZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 83,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,603 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 77,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 71,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 71,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,589 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 May 2018 52,731 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding.

Pass 4 May 2017 50,974 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,738 miles

problem with left indicator on trailer socket

Pass 20 May 2011 38,730 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,076 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 SNZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SNZ, 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 AY04 SNZ registered?

AY04 SNZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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