CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU04 YZF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,077 mi
Last recorded142,077 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, front & rear subframe rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2021 141,969 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, front & rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2020 137,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing/deteriorating

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, front & rear sub frames rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2020 137,970 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing/deteriorating

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, front & rear sub frames rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 132,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle, several suspension components rusty

Pass 17 May 2018 128,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

several suspension bushes deteriorating

underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty

Pass 17 May 2017 123,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

several suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty

Pass 18 May 2016 118,283 miles

tyres perished slightly

Pass 18 May 2015 112,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 104,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 98,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 91,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,884 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 74,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,089 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU04 YZF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU04 YZF, 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

How do I check the history of CU04 YZF?

You can check the full history of CU04 YZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU04 YZF registered?

CU04 YZF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is CU04 YZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 YZF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU04 YZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU04 YZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.