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CE04 UML

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,431 mi
Last recorded96,431 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 UML
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens deteriorated/weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ands offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,179 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear slight blow/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,751 miles

Rear surface corrosion to rear of car

Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear of car

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp aims are slightly diffused and lenses deteriorated

rear anti roll bar D bush hangers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/f V.slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar brackets (2.4.A.3)

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,436 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer one of two mountings corroded/broken

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

rear differential forward brace bar bushes have play and wear

turbo up pipe exhaust system has a leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corosion on rear subframe

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,094 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,256 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,427 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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CE04 UML is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CE04 UML, 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 CE04 UML registered?

CE04 UML is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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