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CK04 VZW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 VZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,055 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 104,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,803 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers - limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension bushes worn and perished

Fail 11 Jan 2021 100,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers - limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,580 miles

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

Rear Seats no presented for test -

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Seats no presented for test -

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,575 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,572 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,280 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,477 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 77,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MLS; (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced LENSES DEFUSED (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,235 miles

ADVISE AUX BELT WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,339 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 63,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,539 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,050 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010
Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,344 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,667 miles

N/S/F AND O/S F TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CK04 VZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK04 VZW, 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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CK04 VZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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