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CU04 BLZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,883 mi
Last recorded85,883 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,883 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 85,741 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,325 miles

Front disc,s are pitted and corroded .will need new ones when the pads are next changed

Rear pads worn very low .disc,s are rusty and corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 71,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,626 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,289 miles

front and rear number plates slightly incorrecly sized

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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CU04 BLZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU04 BLZ, 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 CU04 BLZ registered?

CU04 BLZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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